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Nebraska MCLE #264241. 1.0 CLE Hour. (OnDemand credit)
This seminar will provide an overview of different mental health disorders and how they may present for justice-involved parties. Attorneys will also learn advice on the best ways to work with someone with each of those disorders.
Becca Meinders, Lancaster County Public Defender's Office
Rebecca (Becca) Meinders currently serves as the Senior Social Worker at the Lancaster County Public Defender’s Office. During her high school years, she became fascinated with the field of abnormal psychology: the study, treatment, and advocacy for those who live with severe and persistent mental illness. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in psychology with mental health focus from Doane University, she spent a decade doing community-based work with those adults most affected by their mental illness. She found her passion and calling in the field of social work, obtaining her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of New England.
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