Therapeutic Jurisprudence: From Conception to Application - JURD7672
Faculty: Faculty of Law
School: Faculty of Law
Course Outline: See below
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
Enrolment Requirements:
Pre-requisite: 36 UOC of JURD courses for students enrolled prior to 2013. For students enrolled after 2013, pre-requisite: 72 UOC of JURD courses.
Equivalent: LAWS8172
CSS Contribution Charge: 3 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
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Description
Therapeutic jurisprudence (TJ) is about practical social justice. This course examines the theoretical development andapplication of the modern concept of TJ. It explores the origins of TJ in a mental health/disability context and itsexpansion into criminal, family and commercial jurisdictions. The relationship of TJ to alternative dispute resolution and restorative justice is considered, as is its impact on procedural and evidentiary issues and legal and judicial education. A comparative and interdisciplinary focus allows analysis of the contributions and shortcomings of this new schema for justice.
Main Topics
Main Topics
- General introduction to TJ: history; development; philosophical underpinnings; and key concepts
- Mental health and civil commitment
- Criminal justice: drug courts and corrections
- How TJ has expanded/works in other jurisdictions: family law and commercial areas
- How TJ intersects with restorative justice, alternative dispute resolution and mediation
- Theory and practice: guardianship and professional disciplinary hearings; legal rules; evidence and procedure
- Interdisciplinary issues: behavioural science and research; empirical studies
- Contributions and criticisms: legal and judicial education, human rights issues and law reform
More information can be found on the Course Outline Website.
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