A Panel Discussion on Bridgewater State Hospital
| Hours: | 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
| Ages: | Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Lectures/Discussions |
Open to the public at no charge, doors will open at 7:00 pm on Monday, N0vember 17, 2014 and the discussion will begin promptly at 7:30.
The event will be held at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA.
There is ample parking available.
Comprising the panel:
Christine Griffin, Executive Director, Disability Law Center;
Eric MacLeish, Attorney in the Class Action Suit against Bridgewater State Hospital; and State Senator Will Brownsberger, Chair, Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
The discussion will be moderated by:
Professor Marylou Sudders, NAMI Mass Executive Board and former DMH Commissioner
The sponsors note that
• Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), a medium security correctional facility, not only houses mentally ill prisoners convicted of crimes but also people awaiting trial and evaluation for mental illness.
• Massachusetts is one of only two states where mentally ill persons in the criminal justice system are not treated in a facility run by the Department of Mental Health.
• Since 2009, three men have died at BSH while in restraints for an excessive time period or while being put into restraints improperly.
• After investigation, both Governor Patrick and the Disability Law Center have made recommendations for major reform of BSH.
This panel discussion is offered at no charge and is open to the public.
For more information, email nami.cmsx@gmail.com
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free
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Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA, 02421 map
Phone: 978-692-2908
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