PLS presents: Age-related Cognitive Conditions in Carceral Settings: An Overview for Advocates

This program is hosted by Prisoner’s Legal Services (PLS). Any questions or issues regarding this program should be directed there (Ada Lin-[email protected]) This event is being listed for informational purposes only. CPCS staff cannot assist with, or solve, registration issues.
This presentation is geared towards MA advocates who work with incarcerated people who are seeking medical parole based on a permanent cognitive incapacitation, but may also be helpful for anyone working with incarcerated elders or those with cognitive disabilities.

The purpose of this presentation is to provide a basic overview of:

1. The types of neurocognitive conditions common among incarcerated elders and the physiological origins of these conditions
2. How to spot signs of cognitive impairment
3. The different types of neurocognitive evaluation tools that providers use to assess cognitive impairments and challenges to their administration in a carceral setting
4. Best practices for medical advocacy and medical parole affidavit letters

Note that this presentation includes short mandatory anonymous pre- and post-presentation surveys.

Disclosure: This presentation, facilitated by Prisoners’ Legal Services of MA, is being provided in partnership with Dr. Rose Onyeali and Ang Le of UPenn School of Medicine and Lance Washington of the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors – Research Institute (NRI). The anonymized results of the survey will be part of a research study on the impact of medical education for legal advocates that may be published at a later date.

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtdu-tpzgqHtFI6cWy6TQYyEMMi76QRZ_u

This training has been approved for 1.5 Hours of CLE Credits for the following CPCS panels:

Parole, Medical Parole, YAD Appeals, Criminal Appeals, SDP/SORB, Mental Health, Adult Criminal Trial