Norfolk County Jail, Village Avenue, Dedham, circa 1920s

The Ben Fisher Memorial Lecture:  A Historic Perspective on The Changing Landscape of Prisons and Mental Health

April 17, 2024

Presented by forensic neuropsychologist Dr. Robert Mendoza, this talk traces the history of mental health and the criminal punishment system in Europe, America, Norfolk County, and Dedham.

If you would like to view this fascinating talk, click here.

The April lecture is generously underwritten by the Fisher Family in memory of their father, Ben Fisher.

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