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Local experts discuss opioid epidemic affecting our towns, cities and entire country
Roberts Wesleyan College will host a discussion around the opioid epidemic, specifically around Monroe County’s coordinated law enforcement and community approach to address the crisis. The event on Tuesday, April 17, is organized by Roberts Wesleyan’s Justice and Security Institute.
Local experts, including Gates Chief of Police Jim VanBrederode ’88 and Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter ’11 and ’14, will discuss the topic from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Lake Auditorium of Smith Hall. The discussion will be moderated by Kirby Trask, assistant professor of criminal justice at the college.
Immediately following, a “Drugs Over Dinner” discussion will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Ellen Stowe Dining Room in Garlock Dining Commons. The cost is $15 per person. This is open to alumni and students only. Limited spaces are available.
Registration for the panel discussion and dinner ends Monday, April 16. Attendees can register for the panel discussion and dinner online here by April 16. For questions, please contact Kirk Kettinger at kettinger_kirk@roberts.edu or call 585-594-6415.
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