The Mental Health Needs of Justice-Involved Persons – Infographics
Who Experiences Mental Health Problems in the Criminal Justice System? Academic researchers and policy-makers agree that people who live with mental health problems and illnesses
The Mental Health Needs of Justice-Involved Persons: A Rapid Scoping Review of the Literature
Purpose This report reviews recent literature on the mental health needs of justice-involved people in Canada. It is a rapid, conceptual scoping review of both
Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
Mental health problems and illnesses are substantially higher among persons involved with the criminal justice system than in the general population and are increasing over time.
Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System: ‘What We Heard’ – Evidence Summary Report
The relationship between the law and people living with mental health problems and illnesses is complex. Despite the widespread recognition that they are more often
Mental Health and Justice One Pager
Mental health problems and illnesses are substantially higher among persons involved with the criminal justice system than in the general population and are increasing over
National Trajectory Project
The National Trajectory Project examined the path of people deemed not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder (NCR) in Canada. The study analyzed 1800
Contemporary Policing Guidelines for Working with the Mental Health System 2015
In recent years, the subject of police interactions with people who appear to be experiencing mental problems has continued to be an area of concern
TEMPO: Police Interactions – A report towards improving interactions between police and people living with mental health problems
Purpose Starting in 2007, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), through its Mental Health and the Law Advisory Committee (MHLAC), undertook a series of