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Therapeutic jurisprudence in the courts
Author(s) -
Casey Pamela,
Rottman David B.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
behavioral sciences and the law
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.649
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1099-0798
pISSN - 0735-3936
DOI - 10.1002/1099-0798(2000)18:4<445::aid-bsl371>3.0.co;2-j
Subject(s) - therapeutic jurisprudence , jurisprudence , law , medicine , political science , psychiatry , mental health
Therapeutic jurisprudence is an emerging field of law and social science inquiry that explores the role of the law in fostering therapeutic or antitherapeutic outcomes. This article considers the relationship between therapeutic jurisprudence and court performance goals, examines applications of therapeutic jurisprudence in court settings, discusses the steps involved in incorporating therapeutic jurisprudence principles into the work of courts, outlines the pros and cons associated with practicing therapeutic jurisprudence primarily in specialized courts, and offers suggestions for fostering continued experimentation by courts. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.