Therapeutic jurisprudence (TJ) is a lens through which we can improve the effectiveness of criminal justice systems. TJ invites us to ask - Can we redesign the law itself, can we apply the law in different ways that will improve the wellbeing of people involved in it? Plea bargaining, settlement conferences and other processes that seek … Continue reading Can plea bargaining/criminal settlement processes be therapeutic?
Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua (The House that Heals the Spirit)
This week guest blogger Liz Moore gives a run down the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court's in New Zealand building on the observations of Prof. Michael Perlin in his earlier blog. Mainstream/traditional courts can learn a lot from this specialist court practice, in particular, the powerful role of culture in healing and recovery... There are … Continue reading Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua (The House that Heals the Spirit)
HOPE for the criminal justice system
Therapeutic jurisprudence thinking encourages us to consider what behavioural science says about how people change and to apply that in criminal justice settings. In this guest blog, Judge Steven Alm talks about a probation program that achieves behavioural change through a combination of accountability and care... In 2004, I was assigned to a felony trial calendar here … Continue reading HOPE for the criminal justice system
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.
The ISTJ Blog 