TJ thinking: mental health & criminal justice responses

Therapeutic jurisprudence (TJ) invites us to look at the design of the law itself and also the application of the law (legal procedures and the roles of legal actors) to see how we can improve therapeutic benefits for people involved in the legal system. A TJ approach therefore requires us to continually reflect on the latest … Continue reading TJ thinking: mental health & criminal justice responses

New report recommends expansion of therapeutic alternatives

The recently released report of the Victorian Ombudsman (Victoria, Australia) "Investigation into the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners in Victoria" provides an excellent overview of the rehabilitation programs currently on offer in Victoria Australia and elsewhere around the world.  It  recommends expansion of therapeutic alternatives to imprisonment and improvement of prison and post release rehabilitation programs. … Continue reading New report recommends expansion of therapeutic alternatives