What does the government have the power to do when someone threatens the social order? What should it do?
In the American democratic system, the people make the laws through their elected representatives. But what happens when someone violates a law that was enacted to benefit society at large? Although the powers of federal and state government are limited in scope by the Constitution, there are certain measures that the legislature can take to prevent and punish violations of the law. This panel brings together members of the legislative branch, law enforcement community, and mental health lobby to discuss potential response strategies for when violent behavior tears at the American social fabric.
Event Details
- Tuesday, March 19
- 11:30 - 12:45
- Tarble Room, Brown Hall
- Moderated by Jason Palmer
Panel II Members
Marvin Lindsey
CEO of Community Behavioral Healthcare Association of Illinois (CBHA), Mentor for the "We Are Men" program at the University of Illinois, Member of the Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) at the American Society of Association Executives
State Rep. Joyce Mason
IL State Representative, Board of Directors for A Safe Place / Lake County Crisis Center, Vice President of the Woodland District 50 Board of Education