Improving Behavioral Health Care for Older Adults in the Criminal Justice System
December 4, 2024, 2:30–4:00 p.m. ET
In response to an aging population that is quickly expanding within the criminal justice system, tailored care strategies that address both the physical and behavioral health complexities of older adults are needed. However, information, collaboration, and evidence-based practices are critically lacking in criminal justice settings to address the specific behavioral health needs of older adults, including cognitive decline, mental health disorders, end-of-life needs, and complications stemming from other physical health problems.
