The League of Women Voters of the Lewisburg Area’s Educational Forum series continues with a virtual talk by Sarah Lada, Doctor of Psychology and Specialty Program Coordinator at Federal Corrections Camp (FCC) Allenwood.

Her talk is entitled “Addressing Mental Health in the Federal Prison System”.  She will help us understand the variety of mental health services available to inmates, including the unique secure mental health program offered at FCC Allenwood.  Sarah also plans to share some professional challenges and opportunities in her work in responding to drug abuse, crisis intervention and to those seeking to resolve a variety of deeply entrenched and self-defeating habits.  Psychology services play an integral role in mental health management of the federal prison population.

The US prison population is increasing at an unprecedented rate.  Approximately 60 percent of federal inmates have been convicted of drug-related crimes, and the majority of these individuals have substance abuse histories. Psychologists are also called upon to respond to a range of problems and provide evaluations, including referrals from the Federal Courts or parole boards, intelligence testing for the purpose of determining special needs and psychological assessments.

The meeting is open to members and the general public; League membership is not required to participate in these programs and all are welcome.  All participants *must* register in advance. Instructions and unique links will be sent to pre-registrants*. To initiate registration, send an email with your name to LWVLAForum [at] gmail.com. The registration deadline is Sunday, January 16.