In this blog David B. Wexler, Honorary President of International Society for Therapeutic Jurisprudence discusses how the 3rd Edition of the International Framework for Court Excellence is a major advance for therapeutic jurisprudence. The international framework for court excellence The International Framework for Court Excellence was launched in 2008 by an international consortium from Europe, … Continue reading Court Excellence and Therapeutic Jurisprudence
The Trauma-Informed Courtroom (TJ Court Craft Series #14)
This guest blog by Judge Peggy Hora (Ret.) first appeared on the Justice Speakers Institute, LLC blog series on this link. This is the third blog in our series on Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma informed practice. Why do judges and other justice professionals need to be cognizant of trauma as it relates to court cases? … Continue reading The Trauma-Informed Courtroom (TJ Court Craft Series #14)
Prison/Court Video Links: Tips for Judges (TJ Court Craft Series #13)
Magistrate Pauline Spencer (Victoria, Australia) writes.... With the emergence of technology and pressures on prison/court transportation, the use of video links between prisons and courts are becoming more commonplace. Studies have shown that video links impact on people's experience of the justice system. In University of Sydney's Law School Dr Carolyn McKay's qualitative interviews : Prisoners … Continue reading Prison/Court Video Links: Tips for Judges (TJ Court Craft Series #13)
Improving judicial wellbeing – a new online resource
Guest blogger Carly Scherver, Judicial Wellbeing Project Advisor, Judicial College of Victoria (Australia) writes... Judicial work is demanding and intense, and carries the potential for both great satisfaction and high stress. Acknowledging the reality of stress and building the capacity to manage it effectively, are important aspects of judging well. This is particularly true for … Continue reading Improving judicial wellbeing – a new online resource
Enhancing Judicial Communication (TJ Court Craft Series #2)
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)
The ISTJ Blog 