Effecting Change: A Range of Possible Local Initiatives to Address the Criminalization of People with Mental Health Problems

H Archibald Kaiser

Effecting Change: A Range of Possible Local Initiatives to Address the Criminalization of People with Mental Health Problems

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Abstract

It is easy to become discouraged by the depth of the social problems which lead to sad and ineffective interactions between mental health consumers and the justice system. However, despite the odds, there are positive measures which can be taken to begin making progress. What follows is a range of suggestions for the development of initiatives in our local community, where the Bar may assume a leadership role.

Original language	Canadian English
Journal	Articles, Book Chapters, & Popular Press
Publication status	Published - Jan. 1 2007

Keywords

Mental Health Courts
Criminalization
Mental Illness and Crime
Law and Policy
Support
Psychiatric Facilities
Societal Responses
Community Based Resources
Local Initiatives
Nova Scotia Bar Association

Disciplines

Criminal Law
Disability Law
Health Law and Policy
Human Rights Law
Law
Law and Society
Legislation

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Effecting Change: A Range of Possible Local Initiatives to Address the Criminalization of People with Mental Health Problems

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