Putting Therapeutic Jurisprudence into the mainstream
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In this blog Kirk Heilbrun, Patricia Griffin, Edward Mulvey, David DeMatteo, and Carol Schubert explore the Sequential Intercept Model, how can it be used and it's relationship with therapeutic jurisprudence (TJ)... There is now pending legislation in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House involving the diversion of justice-involved individuals with behavioral health disorders from … Continue reading The Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) and Therapeutic Jurisprudence
For those interested in the judicial compassion, the role of emotion in judicial decision-making and therapeutic jurisprudence practices, it is worth reading Magistrate Michael King's new book chapter "Compassion and the Courts: The Evolution of an Institution" in a recently published book entitled "Conversations on Compassion". The book is available at Amazon. Magistrate King concludes: … Continue reading Compassion and the Courts – a new chapter by Michael King
Want to share how you are incorporating TJ into your law curriculum? A great discussion was atarted at the International law and mental health congress in Vienna this morning...join the discussion post your comments here now
Judge Michael Jones (retired) is the personification of mainstreaming therapeutic jurisprudence as he has endeavoured to imbed therapeutic jurisprudence in his work throughout his career. Prior to becoming a professor for Arizona Summit Law School, Judge Jones worked as an Assistant Attorney General and Deputy County Attorney, and, finally, a Judge for the Superior Court … Continue reading Judge Mike Jones wins the Bruce Winick TJ award
It's well established that Therapeutic Jurisprudence (TJ) attempts to ensure the law provides the best psychological outcome possible for our clients. While theoretically this makes sense, in day-to-day practice, effecting that can become confusing. Guest blogger Jessica Cousineau provides some practical tips... I'm going to start with two premises. The first premise is that the … Continue reading Estate Planning from a Client Centered Approach
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