Recovery and Wellness: The Journey Starts Here
A Joint Effort Sponsored by Community Care Behavioral Health Organization
and Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
Mental Health Conference Planning
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences
Community Care Behavioral Health Organization
Violence and Behavioral Health:
Developing an Evidence-Informed
Community Agenda
October 27, 2014
Sheraton Station Square
300 West Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Course Director:
Loren H. Roth, MD, MPH
Violence and Behavioral Health:
Developing an Evidence-Informed Community Agenda
Sheraton Station Square
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
October 27, 2014
Introduction:
The overlap of mental illness and violence has emerged as an issue of major
importance on the clinical, community and public health levels with serious implications
for the legal system and society overall. This conference will feature keynote
presentations by Edward Mulvey, PhD and David Kolko, PhD both of whom have done
definitive research in this area. It will also include workshops bringing together experts
and community representatives to examine and discuss related topics. It aims at
facilitating the translation of research findings into clinical practice with an examination
of what more needs to be known and potentially done with a view toward prevention. It
hopes to provide participants with a greater understanding of the relationship between
mental illness and violence and measures the community can undertake to recognize
and diffuse potentially violent situations.
Who Should Attend:
The conference is aimed at behavioral health professionals, including clinicians
(psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, counselors); policymakers;
administrators of governmental and service provider agencies; law enforcement
representatives; and family and advocacy organization members.
Educational Objectives: At the conclusion of the program, participants should be able
to

Demonstrate an improved understanding of the connection between mental
disorder and violence.

Improve engagement of violent and potentially violent mentally ill patients and
their families in the process of treatment.

Direct families and children to best evidence based interventions to prevent
violence and aggressive behavior.
Course Director:
Loren H. Roth, M.D. MPH
Associate Senior Vice Chancellor for Clinical Policy and Planning, Health Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Distinguished Service Professor of Psychiatry
University of Pittsburgh
Senior Advisor, Quality, UPMC Health Plan
Professor of Health Policy and Management,
Graduate School of Public Health, Secondary Apt.
University of Pittsburgh
Keynote Speakers:
David J. Kolko, PhD, ABPP
Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology, Pediatrics, and Clinical and Translational Science
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Director, Special Services Unit
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
Edward Mulvey, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
Faculty:
Debra Barnisin, Esq.
Assistant District Attorney
Latika D. Davis-Jones, PhD, MPH, MSW
Administrator
Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Office of Behavioral Health
Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Services
Adjunct Professor
University of Pittsburgh
School of Social Work
James Dodd, MS, LPC
Program Manager for Substance Use Disorder Initiatives
Community Care Behavioral Health Organization
Frank A. Ghinassi, PhD, ABPP
Vice President, Quality and Performance Improvement
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC and
the UPMC Behavioral Health Network
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Toya Jones, MSW, LSW
Therapist
Center for Victims
Thomas M. Kelly, Ph.D.
Clinician Emeritus
Addiction Medicine Services
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Retired
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine
Daniel Kunz, Esq.
Adjunct Clinical Professor
Supervising Attorney
Veterans Clinic
Duquesne University School of Law
David A. Lewis, MD
UPMC Professor in Translational Neuroscience and Chair
Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh
Medical Director and Director of Research
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
Eleanor Medved, RN, MSN
Vice President, Ambulatory and Crisis Operations
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
Robert O’Brien
Allegheny County Adult Probation Officer
Court Liaison to Veterans Court
Maria Silva
Senior Supervisor
Allegheny Family Network
Cindy Snyder, LCSW
Clinical Director
Center for Victims
Clinical Director
Children’s Advocacy Center of Lawrence County
Mark Zacharia, Esq.
Assistant Counsel
UPMC
Honorable John A. Zottola
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
Orphans’ Court Division
Faculty for this activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with
any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods
or services, used on, or consumed by, patients.
Continuing Education Credit
Physicians
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA
PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
Psychologists
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer
continuing education for psychologists. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic maintains responsibility for
this program and its content. This program is being offered for 6.0 continuing education credits.
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors/Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional: CADC/CCDP
The Office of Education and Regional Programming, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is certified by
the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) to provide Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and
Certified Co-occurring Disorders Professional (CCDP) continuing education credits. This program is being
offered for 6.0 continuing education credits.
Counselors
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM)
and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is
responsible for all aspects of the program. This program is being offered for 6.0 continuing education
credits.
Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioners: CPRP
A total of 6.0 credit hours can be applied to training hours for the Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Practitioner (CPRP).
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors: CRC
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is approved by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor
Certification (CRCC) and accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies to provide
continuing education credits to certified rehabilitation counselors (CRC). WPIC adheres to the CRCC
Continuing Education guidelines; 6.0 hours have been approved for participation in this conference.
Licensed/Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapists: LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT
This program is offered for 6.0 hours of social work continuing education through co-sponsorship of the
University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work, a Council on Social Work Education-accredited school
and, therefore, a PA pre-approved provider of social work continuing education. These credit hours satisfy
requirements for LSW/LCSW, LPC and LMFT biennial license renewal. For information on social work
continuing education call (412) 624-3711.
Act 48
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer
continuing education credits under Act 48 guidelines. WPIC adheres to the Act 48 Continuing Education
Guidelines.
Other Healthcare Professionals
Nurses and other health care professionals are awarded 0.6 Continuing Education Units (CEU's). One CEU
is equal to 10 contact hours. Nurses: For attending this program you will receive a Certificate of Attendance
confirming 6.0 hours of continuing education. These hours may be considered eligible for completing the 30
hours of continuing education required for biannual nursing re-licensure in Pennsylvania. Peer Specialists:
This program fulfills requirements for Certified Peer Specialist continuing education.
SCHEDULE
8:30 a.m.
Registration
9:00 a.m.
Background
David A. Lewis, MD and Loren H. Roth, MD, MPH
9:15 a.m.
KEYNOTE: Responding to the Overlap of Mental Illness and Violence
Edward Mulvey, PhD
10:30 a.m.
Break
10:45 a.m.
KEYNOTE: Children Exposed to Physical Violence: Understanding and
Addressing Vulnerabilities
David J. Kolko, PhD, ABPP
12 :00 p.m.
LUNCH (on your own)
1:00 p.m.
Breakout Session 1:
1.
Criminal Justice Involvement
Honorable John A. Zottola, Debra Barnisin, Esq., Daniel Kunz, Esq., and Robert O’Brien
2.
Legislative/Legal and Policy Issues
Frank A. Ghinassi, PhD, ABPP and Mark Zacharia, Esq.
3.
Issues in the Clinical Management of Potentially Violent Patients
Eleanor Medved, RN, MSN and Loren H. Roth, MD, MPH
4.
Substance Use and Treatment Access
Latika D. Davis-Jones, PhD, MPH, MSW, James Dodd, MS, LPC, and
Thomas M. Kelly, PhD
5.
Surviving Victimization
Toya Jones, MSW, LSW and Cindy Snyder, LCSW
6.
What If My Child Wants to Hurt Himself/Herself or Others?
Maria Silva
2:15 p.m.
Break
2:30 p.m.
Breakout Session 2:
Repeat of All Session 1 Presentations
3:45 p.m.
Wrap Up: Where Do We Go from Here?
4:30 p.m.
Adjournment
Location
Sheraton Hotel at Station Square
300 West Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Telephone: (412) 261-2000
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Station Square where the conference will be
held. The room rate is $209, plus tax, for a single or a double room.
When calling for
reservations, please identify yourself as being with the conference "Violence and Behavioral
Health: Developing an Evidence-Informed Community Agenda" to benefit from these
reduced rates. Room availability cannot be guaranteed after October 7, 2014.
Registration Information
Fee Schedule (Please circle the appropriate fee)
Before 10/13/14
After 10/13/14
Physicians and
allied health professionals
$150
$175
UPMC, WPIC, PA state hospital,
and VA employees
$90
$100
Residents/Students
$40
$50
Family/Advocacy Organization Members
$25
$30
Tuition includes:
*
*
*
All registration and conference materials
Refreshments
Continuing education credits
Full tuition must accompany the registration form. Please return your registration form
and tuition by October 13, 2014 to take advantage of the lowest tuition rate. A $25 administrative fee
will be deducted from all refunds for cancellations. No refunds can be issued once the program has begun.
Please make your check payable to OERP/WPIC and send it with the registration form to:
Nancy Mundy
OERP/WPIC
Champion Commons Building, Room 322
3811 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Telephone: 412-204-9090
FAX: 412- 204-9110
E-MAIL: mundynl@upmc.edu
www.wpic.pitt.edu/oerp
We encourage participation by all individuals. If you have a disability, advance notification of any special
needs will help us better serve you. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the
program by calling Nancy Mundy at 412- 204-9090.
The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
Registration Form
Violence and Behavioral Health:
Developing an Evidence-Informed Community Agenda (MC85)
Monday, October 27, 2014
Non-UPMC staff can register online at classes.upmc.com (Search on “Violence”).
Please type or print; photocopy for additional registrants.
Register by October 13, 2014 for lowest tuition rate.
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For Continuing Education purposes, please check if you are:
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□ Individual/Family Member
□ CRC
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Please send your fee with this form to:
Attn: Nancy Mundy
OERP/WPIC
3811 O'Hara Street
Champion Commons Building, Room 322
Pittsburgh, Pa 15213
Fax: 412-204-9110
Telephone: 412-204-9090
E-MAIL: mundynl@upmc.edu
www.wpic.pitt.edu/oerp