DAVID'S HOPE

Arizona Mental Health Criminal Justice Coalition

David's Hope leads the Arizona Mental Health and Criminal Justice Coalition

Step Up Arizona 2018

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Please call or email David's Hope with any questions or for more information:

Email Address:
[email protected]

David's Hope Line:
602-774-4382

Step Up Arizona 2018 was held on August 23-24 at the DoubleTree Hotel Phoenix Tempe.. The two day Mental Health Criminal Justice Summit included our fifth annual David's Hope Awards Dinner at which 240 attendees gathered together to honor law enforcement officers who have exemplified outstanding service and leadership in response to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Judicial officers and community members who have shown outstanding service and leadership in mental health criminal justice collaboration were also awarded.

2018 David’s Hope Award Winners
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Award Winners Photo Gallery
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David's Hope 2018 - Step Up AZ Conference Videos
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Part 1 Video –
Speakers - Sheriff Penzone, Supreme Court Judge Gould, Rev. Phenix

Part 2 Video –
Major Sam Cochran - Keynote Speaker - CIT

Part 3 Video –
Natassia Walsh, Deputy "Leo" & his handlers, Pat Benchik & Title 36 Panel

Part 4 Video –
Step UP AZ 2018 David's Hope Award Winners

Part 5 Video –
Step UP AZ 2018-Sheila Polk, Sequential Intercept Panel, 3 Yrs Curran & Noggle

Part 6 Video –
Step Up AZ 2018 Speakers Tables & Retrospective
With Appreciation and Thanks to our Sponsors
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We want to thank our Step Up AZ 2018 sponsors for their support and partnership which made this incredible two days possible and keeps the work of David's Hope moving forward.