Carceral by Another Name: Reforming Civil Commitment

• Thursday, April 23, 2026 , 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM
  
  As the administration expands civil commitment laws in an attempt to address mental health, addiction and homelessness, this urgent webinar will examine the legal, ethical, and human impact of carceral civil commitment practices and explore pathways toward reform grounded in solidarity and care.
  
  Panelists:
  Marisol Orihuela- Clinical Professor at Yale Law School and Director of the Mental Health Justice Clinic
  Kristin Lummus-Former public defender and legal educator with expertise in mental health law. 
  India Mills- Conservator of a family member who is civilly committed.