NASMHPD is thrilled to share that our own Dr. Debra Pinals has been awarded with a 2025 Judge Stephen S. Goss Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Pinals is widely recognized for her leadership in substance use law and policy, civil commitment, law enforcement mental health response, crisis systems, competency restoration, and architectural design of forensic facilities and correctional mental health services. Dr. Pinals has served as chair of NASMHPD’s Forensic and Medical Directors Divisions and currently serves as Senior Medical and Forensic Advisor and Editor-in-Chief. Congratulations, Dr. Pinals! We thank you for all you contribute to NASMHPD and to the field.