Critical Conversations in Emergency Psychiatry

Intervening between Intent and Injury: Tarasoff and Targeted Violence in the PES

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Date & Time: Wednesday, June 25th 11am PT/12pm MT/1pm CT/2pm ET

About the webinar: As we approach the 50th anniversary of California Supreme Court’s 1976 Tarasoff II it seems an appropriate time to reconsider the clinical, social, ethical, and legal responsibilities of emergency psychiatry in the identification and prevention of targeted violence.  At its most essential, targeted violence is when an assailant chooses a particular target prior to a violent attack.  Notably, nothing in this definition requires that it be a mass attack, ideologically driven, or that it occurs in a specific location.  It requires only space between intent and injury.  This discussion will explore what options emergency psychiatry has to intervene in that space with particular reference to the legacy of Tarasoff.

Webinar format: AAEP webinar moderators will kick off each session with a 10-15 minute introduction to the topic. The remainder of the session time is dedicated to open group discussion, allowing for deeper exploration and exchange of insights.

Moderators: Dr. Jack Rozel

About Dr. Jack Rozel: Dr. Rozel started his journey in emergency mental health as a suicide hotline volunteer more than 30 years ago.  He is a Professor of Psychiatry and Law at the University of Pittsburgh.  Over his career he has worked locally and nationally to improve crisis services for patients and communities and has been involved in a number of efforts to improve the interface between the legal and mental health systems.  He has been the medical director of resolve Crisis Services of UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital since 2010 and is a Past President of the American Association for Emergency Psychiatry.  He divides his attention between emergency psychiatry and violence prevention and response across a number of settings.  Dr. Rozel’s contributions have been recognized by organizations including NAMI, CIT International, the American Psychiatric Association, and the American College of Emergency Physicians. 

About the series: This free webinar series is a moderator led monthly virtual forum for AAEP members to discuss important and interesting topics in the field of Emergency Psychiatry. Webinars are recorded and will be available to members in AAEP's online learning center. 

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