General Qs
What is one of the goals that Mental Health Courts aim to achieve?
Helping vulnerable clients with mental health issues navigate and exit the criminal justice system and promote rehabilitation
Name Three Actors who can be found in Mental Health Courts?
Judge, Crown, Duty Counsel, Psychiatrist, Support Worker, the Accused, etc.
"The action of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness"
At the time of the Report, How Many Mental Health Courts were there in Ontario?
22 (OR 19 fully active)!
Name two benefits of Mental Health Courts
Treats the root problem, reduces the likelihood of re-offending, creates an individualized plan for the betterment of the accused, addresses specific issues, promotes community involvement etc.
TRUE OR FALSE: All Mental Health Courts have a Psychiatrist in regular attendance
FALSE!
What country currently has the lowest recidivism rate?
Norway!
What percentage of Mental Health Courts in Ontario refuse to service clients with Class 3 criminal offences?
57.9%!
Out of the 19 Mental Health Courts in Ontario, which is the oldest?
Adult Therapeutic Court in London, ON (1997)
Based on the Report's findings, who 100% of the time is involved in the development of the Mental Health Diversion Plans?
Mental Health Court Support Workers!