Program Chair
The Hon. Justice Kofi Barnes
Superior Court of Justice (Ontario)
Join an experienced, multi-disciplinary faculty as they examine current issues in the Mental Health Court from both a legal and treatment perspective.
This program is essential for those appearing as counsel or as a mental health worker in the Mental Health Court.
In one intensive day, you’ll hear from all parties involved in the mental health court process and gain a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between justice and treatment and how this specialty court can provide positive results for all.
What you’ll learn
Legal practitioners and treatment providers with significant mental health court experience will discuss:
Fundamentals of criminal justice and mental health treatment collaboration in mental health courts
Legal and treatment issues impacting mental health fitness hearings and assessment hearings
Ethical issues arising from multidisciplinary collaborations
How criminal justice and treatment practitioners can optimize their effectiveness in mental health court
Strategies for working in a multi-disciplinary team (relationship between criminal justice practitioners, law enforcement, social work practitioners and mental health treatment providers)
Best practices in tackling operational issues and in accessing community resources
Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn from acknowledged experts. This program is specifically designed for both lawyers and treatment providers/mental health workers (with or without experience in the mental health courts).
Who Should Attend
Crown lawyers
Defence counsel
Duty counsel
Treatment providers and Mental Health Court workers
Health care and social services professionals
Judges
Other Professionals involved in the Mental Health Court process
Bethesda Kold Tagba
Lawyer
“The materials and resources provided were very useful. A very good program!”
Faculty
Program Chair
The Hon. Justice Kofi Barnes
Superior Court of Justice (Ontario)
Instructors
Program Agenda
Register
Recorded: Nov 10, 2023
$349 + TAX
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Courtney Hutson
Dual Diagnosis Justice Coordinator, Community Networks of Specialized Care – Central East
“All of the speakers were very knowledgeable. An excellent program!”
CPD and Accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
| Substantive | 5h |
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| EDI | 1h |
| Total | 6h |
| CCHL MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION | Attendance at this program entitles certified Canadian College of Health Leaders members (CHE/Fellow) to 3 Category II credits towards their maintenance of certification requirement. |
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