mainstreamtj Introduction to TJ, Journals & books on TJ, Wine & Bottles

Therapeutic Jurisprudence: New Zealand Perspectives – a new book for law reformers everywhere

David Wexler, co founder of the concept of Therapeutic Jurisprudence (TJ) introduces a seminal book edited by Warren Brookbanks, Professor of Law, The University of Auckland, New Zealand entitled Therapeutic Jurisprudence: New Zealand Perspectives. Wexler acknowledges discrepancies between the fluidity of responses necessary for administrating therapeutic justice, and the robust structures required for administering the … Continue reading Therapeutic Jurisprudence: New Zealand Perspectives – a new book for law reformers everywhere

mainstreamtj Courts, Criminal Justice, Indigenous

Therapeutic jurisprudence in action

Guest blogger New Yorker Michael Perlin shares his observations of specialist courts in New Zealand and we see some of the features of these courts that can inform our practice in mainstream court setttings... I leave Auckland, New Zealand, having spent an extraordinary two weeks here.  I did some wonderful nature sightseeing (lists of the … Continue reading Therapeutic jurisprudence in action

mainstreamtj Introduction to TJ, Judiciary, Lawyers

Mainstreaming Therapeutic Jurisprudence – Challenges and Opportunities in the United States

In this blog post, David Yamada explores the challenges of mainstreaming therapeutic jurisprudence (TJ) in the U.S. and offers some ideas for discussion both in the U.S. and other countries ... At the ripe old age of 25, Therapeutic Jurisprudence (TJ) has spawned a core community of academicians, practitioners, judges, and students.  An online database bulges … Continue reading Mainstreaming Therapeutic Jurisprudence – Challenges and Opportunities in the United States

mainstreamtj Courts, Criminal Justice, Mental health

Top 5 lessons from the Mental Health Court

Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren's latest Huffington Post blog... "Rejecting stigma in favor of equality and human dignity is the essence of social justice." -- Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren It has been 18 years since Broward County, Florida launched America's first Mental Health Court dedicated to the decriminalization of persons with serious mental illness. In honor of all … Continue reading Top 5 lessons from the Mental Health Court