Applying a therapeutic justice approach, mainstream criminal courts can explore, and respond to, the causes of crime... One common cause of offending is substance abuse and addiction. In specialist drug courts there is a clear link between the criminal justice process and treatment. In mainstream courts there are many points in the system that can … Continue reading Linking Criminal Courts with Treatment and Support
The Hidden Power of Courts That Heal
Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren blogs about the history and future of therapeutic jurisprudence in the law in the Huffington Post (link here). Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren is a member of the Advisory Group of the International Therapeutic Jurisprudence in the Mainstream Project. Judge Lerner-Wren has been a long time advocate of the rights of people living with mental ill … Continue reading The Hidden Power of Courts That Heal
Wine & Bottles: A metaphor & a methodology for mainstreaming TJ, by David Wexler
In this new Blog, we hope to include very short pieces relating to the “mainstreaming” of therapeutic jurisprudence (TJ) — that is, the use of TJ principles, practices, and techniques in the “ordinary” legal system, particularly in the criminal law context. When we speak of using TJ in the “ordinary” system, we do not mean … Continue reading Wine & Bottles: A metaphor & a methodology for mainstreaming TJ, by David Wexler
2nd Edition of “Non-Adversarial Justice” out now
The 2nd Edition of the very popular book, "Non-Adversarial Justice" by King, Freiberg, Batagol and Hyams is now available. This text outlines key non-adversarial concepts such as therapeutic jurisprudence, restorative justice, holistic law, problem solving courts and collaborative law. It explores the Australian justice system but also draws on the United States, Canada, New Zealand … Continue reading 2nd Edition of “Non-Adversarial Justice” out now
Welcome!
This website is the initiative of the International Society of Therapeutic Jurisprudence. Originally, this project was driven by an exceptionally talented Advisory Group spanning 18 countries many of whom have been at the forefront of TJ innovations in courts and tribunals for many years. This international project was coordinated by Pauline Spencer (Victoria, Australia), David … Continue reading Welcome!
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