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
Getting it right: collaborative problem solving in criminal justice
A great resource has been added to our "What works - evidence based practices" page ..."Getting it right" is a practical, team-based approach to coming up with the kind of criminal justice system a community wants....check out this (and other great resources) here.
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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