Category Archives: Judiciary_Court Craft Series

Restorative practices to further therapeutic jurisprudence in Family Courts (An Amicus Justitia Brief)

Posted on June 11, 2018 by

Magistrate Gabriela McKellar writes… I am a magistrate in a Family Court in Cape Town South Africa, and I am interested in how to ensure a more consistent practice of Therapeutic Jurisprudence in Family Courts. Three concepts described and taught … Continue reading →

Posted in amicus justitia briefs, family law, Judiciary_Court Craft Series | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Steps towards change – a tool for judges working with persons with substance abuse disorders (TJ Court Craft Series #12)

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

Guest blogger Magistrate Pauline Spencer writes…. Judicial officers seeing people with substance abuse disorder will often see people who are feeling overwhelmed.

Posted in Judiciary_Court Craft Series, mainstreaming TJ, offender supervision, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Procedural fairness bench card (TJ Court Craft Series #11)

Posted on March 25, 2018 by

A new bench card on procedural fairness has been developed by the American Judges Association, the Center for Court Innovation, the National Center for State Courts, and the National Judicial College.

Posted in Judiciary_Court Craft Series | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Join the International Society for Therapeutic Jurisprudence!

Posted on January 14, 2018 by

The International Society for Therapeutic Jurisprudence’s website has gone public and you can now join as a member. Regular membership is $25, and student memberships are free. By joining the ISTJ, you will be able to: Participate and share your profile … Continue reading →

Posted in Introduction to TJ, Judiciary_Court Craft Series, TJ for Lawyers, TJ for teachers, TJ for the Judiciary, worldwide TJ community news | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Exporting Drug Court Concepts to Traditional Court (TJ Court Craft Series #10)

Posted on November 6, 2017 by

Judge Jamey Hueston (Retired) writes… On any given day, in courtrooms across the world, judges witness the unfortunate consequences of drug abuse reflected by some offenders who are in court “nodding out” from a “heroin high” while waiting for their … Continue reading →

Posted in courts, Criminal Justice, evidence informed practice, Judiciary_Court Craft Series, mainstreaming TJ, sentencing, TJ for the Judiciary | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

6 therapeutic jurisprudence practices for judges and courts (TJ Court Craft Series #9)

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

In this blog we draw on an article by Paula O’Byrne where she explores some key TJ practices that can be used to improve the effectiveness of criminal courts… 

Posted in courts, domestic/family violence, judiciary, Judiciary_Court Craft Series, sentencing, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A judicial officer assists offenders to set rehabilitation goals & strategies (TJ Court Craft Series #8)

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

The TJ Court Craft Series provides practical insights and tools for judges interested in therapeutic jurisprudence, problem solving or solution-focused approaches.  Read other blog posts in the Court Craft Series here. In this post Michael King, a judicial officer in Victoria … Continue reading →

Posted in alcohol and drugs, Criminal Justice, domestic/family violence, evidence informed practice, judiciary, Judiciary_Court Craft Series, lawyers, offender supervision, sentencing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments