Mental Health Courts– A Discussion by J Mann
Mental Health Courts (“MHCs” or the “MHC”) began to appear in the United States in the 1990s and continued to expand when the US federal government launched a funding program to support this problem-solving court. MHCs then spread to other countries, starting with the Ontario Court of Justice at Old City Hall in Toronto over twenty years ago. Today, there are five MHCs in Canada, located in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Manitoba.
Specialized Courts: A Reflection on Practices
The Canadian criminal justice system has historically functioned in a traditional manner that emphasizes the need for punishment in the form of incarceration. While this approach works to deter some individuals, for others, it is unrealistic and the courts act as a revolving door. To effectively navigate the diverse backgrounds that enter the criminal justice system, it is crucial to pivot from the ‘one size fits all’ model and find ways to rehabilitate individuals based on t
Manitoba's Mental Health Courts- what do accused persons think?
Mental health courts are on the rise in Canada, and Manitoba is ground zero for the program. The goal of these courts is diversion of...
