Forensics

Question 1

Issues and Challenges

Answer 1

trauma history (abuse) in prisons
Over-representation of BIPOC individuals in correctional settings
Increased risk of victimization of those experiencing mental illness and crisis
Lack of resources
Poverty
Stigma
Risk of suicide
Discharge planning and follow-up
Competing demands of custody and care

Question 2

Functional Recovery

Answer 2

Improving life skills

Question 3

Social recovery

Answer 3

Community reintegration

Question 4

Forensic Recovery

Answer 4

Redefinition of self

Question 5

Expressive violence

Answer 5

Involves interpersonal altercations, usually with people known to assailant

expressive when the aggression occurs as an emotional response to frustration or ego threats, such as an insult or to exact revenge

Question 6

Instrumental violence

Answer 6

Premeditated, motive driven acts, usually with people not known to assailantt

when the offender sets out to achieve a specific goal, such as obtaining money, belongings or territory

Question 7

Gang violence

Answer 7

Associated with group alliances

Question 8

Mental Health Court

Answer 8

Specialized court docket
Regular status reviews
Comprehensive community mental health treatment (FACT)

Usually 18 to 24 month involvement
May be 6 months for minor crimes (diversional program)

A person can be identified by police, judge, counsel, and/or corrections staff for participation in mental health court

Question 9

Drug Treatment Court

Answer 9

Promote and strengthen the use of alternatives to incarceration
Particular focus on youth, Indigenous men and women, and sexual exploitation

Diversion programs – are determined pretrial case by case

Used in minor crimes where the most reasonable course of action is treatment and rehabilitation

Question 10

Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT)

Answer 10

Seeking Safety –
Community based CBT program for clients

Discharge Assessment –
Will connect with clients in custody to determine discharge needs prior to release
Ex. Housing, finances, connect with supports ect.

FACT is designed to do the following: improve
clients’ mental health outcomes and daily functioning;
reduce recidivism by addressing criminogenic risks
and needs;1
divert individuals in need of treatment
away from the criminal justice system; manage costs
by reducing reoccurring arrest, incarceration, and
hospitalization; and increase public safety

Question 11

Reasons for admission

Answer 11

Medical management
Court ordered treatment
Fitness assessment
Responsibility assessment

Question 12

Adult Court Ordered Forensic Assessment

Answer 12

Mandatory
Can be ordered at any stage of legal proceedings
3rd party assessment
Two types for adults
Fitness
Responsibility

Question 13

Fitness Assessment

Answer 13

Assessment regarding clients ability to stand trial
May be found fit or unfit
If unfit, treatment services provided to allow the person a chance to recover and become fit to stand trial
If unfit, trial is postponed until the client is found to be Fit to Stand Trial
If unfit, person will have a disposition hearing

Question 14

Dispositions

Answer 14

Possible dispositions:
1. Detention in custody in a Hospital
2. Discharge (subject to Review Board’s conditions) to community placement
3. Absolute discharge (Review Board has no further involvement)

Question 15

Criminal Code Board of Review

Answer 15

Psychiatrist
Administrative Assistant
Chairperson (Law background) -
A member of the Public -
Client may be represented by a lawyer
The Crown Attorney attends and makes submissions to the Review Board

Question 16

Responsibility

Answer 16

Not Criminally Responsible :
The accused suffered from a mental disorder when they committed the criminal act or made the omission that formed the basis of the offence they were charged with by the judge or jury

At the time of the offence were unable to distinguish right from wrong