chapter 16

Question 1

which of these criteria do ALL Canadian jurisdictions require for Civil Commitment?

a) he person has a mental disorder,
b) the person is dangerous to himself or herself or others
c) the person is in need of treatment (Douglas & Koch, 2001).

Answer 1

b) the person is dangerous to himself or herself or others

Question 2

Although every Canadian jurisdiction but ______ requires that a person have a mental illness before he or she can be detained under civil commitment legislation, the definition of mental illness ____ across jurisdictions

Answer 2

Quebec

differs