On this edition of Iowa Press, Rich Nesmith, a social worker and counselor for Foundation 2 Crisis Services in Cedar Rapids, and Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson discuss the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system. Nesmith is a law enforcement liaison assigned to the Linn County Sheriff's Office, dispatching first responders to provide mental health expertise and social services in crisis situations. Thompson recently wrote a book called, “Anyplace But Here.” 

This program will be broadcast on a future date in May.

Joining moderator Kay Henderson at the Iowa Press table are Erin Murphy, Des Moines bureau chief for The Gazette, and Stephen Gruber-Miller, statehouse reporter for The Des Moines Register.

Program support provided by: Associated General Contractors of Iowa and Iowa Bankers Association.

[ Recorded: May 3, 2024 ]