mainstreamtj Civil law, Courts, Housing & tenancy, Property & planning, Wine & Bottles

Problem tenants, Therapeutic Jurisprudence and mainstream housing courts

In this blog Michel Vols discusses his project in which TJ-principles and techniques are used in cases concerning nuisance behaviour that are dealt with by mainstream housing courts in the Netherlands. Quality of life offences and housing related anti-social behavior such as noise nuisance, harassment, hoarding, the cultivation of cannabis and small-scale drug dealing can … Continue reading Problem tenants, Therapeutic Jurisprudence and mainstream housing courts

mainstreamtj Alcohol and other drugs, Courts, Criminal Justice, Evidence informed practice, Mental health

Linking Criminal Courts with Treatment and Support

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

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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

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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

mainstreamtj Introduction to TJ

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!