Criminal Justice Award
Up to Two (2) Awards One (1) to an individual and One (1) to a team, unit, or organization.
This award is given in recognition of the criminal justice professional or program that most exemplifies the de-escalation and diversion approach promoted by NAMI for persons with mental illness who become involved in the criminal justice system. (Includes law enforcement, justice, corrections, and other professionals in the criminal justice system.) This award is inspired by Tennessee’s Own Major Sam Cochran (ret), father of the internationally recognized Crisis Intervention Team program, the Memphis Police Department, and NAMI Memphis.
Congratulations, Sergeant Ferguson!
