CRIM 2652 Study Guide - Final Guide: Restorative Justice, Summary Offence, Traditional Courts In Malawi
11 Apr 2016
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Table 7. 1- comparison of tradiional courts and problem-solving courts. Specialized courts that are designed to divert ofenders with special needs from the criminal jusice system o. E. g. community courts, drug courts, mental health courts and aboriginal courts. Focus on addressing underlying problems of ofenders, vicims and the communiies. Therapeuic jusice: use of law and authority of courts to change agents in promoing the health and well-being of ofenders while ensuring their rights are protected. Alternaive for ofenders who have been convicted of drug related ofences. Avoid incarceraion by agreeing to abide by speciic condiions. Persons with mental illnesses are oten criminalized due to the absence of community-based resources. Community wellness courts (cwc) provides ofenders with a support network during and ater program/sentence. 718. 2 (e) states that judges consider alternate opions other than incarceraion. Gladue courts in ontario deal with aboriginal cases. The enire courtroom personnel is comprised of aboriginal peoples.
