The TJ Court Craft Series provides practical insights and tools for judges interested in therapeutic jurisprudence, problem solving or solution-focused approaches. For other posts in the series click here. Factors affecting court communication “The judicial officer’s attitude towards the participant and the participant’s cultural background, prior contact with court, experience of court, cognitive skills and … Continue reading Enhancing Judicial Communication (TJ Court Craft Series #2)
Enhancing Judicial Communication (TJ Court Craft Series #1)
The TJ Court Craft Series provides practical insights and tools for judges interested in therapeutic jurisprudence (TJ), problem solving or solution-focused approaches. “By engaging in dialogue with participants, judicial officers can assist participants to acquire a clearer understanding of their thoughts, feelings and motivation in relation to their legal problem and its underlying issues, and … Continue reading Enhancing Judicial Communication (TJ Court Craft Series #1)
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)
Is there a role for mindfulness meditation in courts?
Guest blogger Judge Jamey H. Hueston talks about the role meditation can play in offender substance abuse recovery and a range of legal disputes... Introduction Meditation was offered by the Baltimore City Drug Treatment Court 15 years ago before reaching the mainstream popularity enjoyed today. Today, scientific research supports meditation which DTC adopted by intuition … Continue reading Is there a role for mindfulness meditation in courts?
Mainstreaming a TJ approach to Impaired Driving
In this blog Judge Peggy Hora (Retired) explores the guiding principles of driving while impaired courts and how these principles can also be used to improve the effectiveness of responses in mainstream court settings... Driving while impaired (DWI) by alcohol or other drugs is an international problem. Far too many people lose their lives, are … Continue reading Mainstreaming a TJ approach to Impaired Driving
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