Description des services:
Provides support to clients with a mental health issue (serious mental
illness, developmental disability and/or acquired brain injury) who come into
contact with the criminal justice system * staff assess, assist and advocate
for Mental Health Diversion, develop care plans and provide consultation and
support throughout the court process
Mental
Health Court Diversion - For people living with a serious mental illness, brain injury or a
developmental disability * may access alternatives to criminal prosecution *
works with Crown Attorney to determine if mental health diversion is
appropriate or if individual should be prosecuted for charge(s) * Court Support Worker develops treatment
plan to divert the individual out of the criminal justice system and back into
the mental health system * supports are available to reduce the possibility of
recidivism
Community
Treatment Court (CTC) - Specialized court with emphasis on treatment and recovery * individuals must be
willing to plead guilty to existing charges * holds individual accountable for
actions while providing effective treatment and/or support * emphasis on
providing people suffering from mental illness with a venue to address the
issues that brought them into conflict with the law * protects rights of the
public and the accused while maintaining integrity of the criminal justice
system