(Click on the above arrow to listen to the audio.) Professor David Wexler talks about Therapeutic Jurisprudence In this episode, Justice Speaks turns to the field of Therapeutic Jurisprudence, where JSI CFO Judge Brian MacKenzie sits down with Professor David Wexler from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law. Professor Wexler’s Personal Journey Initially,
Therapy and Justice Belong Together
Therapy and Justice Belong Together Guest Authors ARIE FREIBERG, Emeritus Professor of Law, Monash University Dr BECKY BATAGOL, Senior Lecturer in Law, Monash University Both Co-Authors Non-Adversarial Justice, 2nd ed, 2014 The Australian published an opinion piece in which Jennifer Oriel argued that that ‘activist judges’ are usurping the role of parliament in promoting non-adversarial justice, therapeutic
Therapeutic Jurisprudence, Procedural Justice And Labeling Theory – A Continuum Of Fairness
Therapeutic Jurisprudence, Procedural Justice And Labeling Theory – A Continuum Of Fairness Few would argue that the judge is the most influential person in the courtroom. From increasing positive drug treatment court outcomes to choosing a fair and representative jury, judges can not only affect the actual outcomes of legal disputes but they overwhelming set
Mainstreaming a Therapeutic Jurisprudence Approach to Impaired Driving
Mainstreaming a Therapeutic Jurisprudence Approach to Impaired Driving Driving while impaired (DWI) by alcohol or other drugs is an international problem. Far too many people lose their lives, are injured or injure others while engaging in this totally preventable crime. Some countries have a stronger ethic about not drinking and driving than others but it
Lawyers as Peacemakers Conference
Lawyers as Peacemakers Conference Pretoria, South Africa I recently had the honor to attend and speak at the “Lawyers as Peacemakers” conference in Pretoria, South Africa. Sponsored by the Institute for Dispute Resolution in Africa (IDRA) at the University of South Africa College of Law, the gathering explored therapeutic jurisprudence (TJ) and its practical application
