Mental Health Court

• Edmonton court mixes law with psychology to find ‘meaningful resolutions’ for at-risk Albertans

  The Edmonton Mental Health Court, which allows those charged with crimes to also access psychological and social help, is the only one of its kind in Alberta.

  Crime

  May 4, 2021
  
• Researchers flag racial inequity in Saskatoon mental health court

  Researchers say too few Indigenous people move through Saskatoon’s Mental Health Strategy Court, which was founded in 2013.

  Crime

  Dec 11, 2020
  
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• Nova Scotia’s mental health court has growing influence as it hits 10-year mark

  Presiding judge Pamela Williams says the wellness court, originally called the Nova Scotia Mental Health Court, has "grown and matured" and is now reaching more segments of the population.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2019
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• Mental health court planned for fall, say Edmonton judges

  A new form of court is expected to be in place this fall, that deals specifically with individuals who have mental health issues.

  Crime

  Jun 22, 2017
• Review: NS Mental Health court “effective”; needs more followup

  An independent review of Nova Scotia's Mental Health court says it's effective and help reduce repeat offences.

  Crime

  Jun 22, 2015
• External review of Nova Scotia Mental Health Court to be released

  An external review will be released Monday on the effectiveness of Nova Scotia's mental health court.

  Crime

  Jun 22, 2015
• Success stories at N.S. mental health court but no plans to expand

  Nova Scotia's mental health court is marking its fifth anniversary by celebrating its success stories. The program aims to support offenders with mental illness to decrease their likelihood of reoffending.

  Nov 5, 2014