In Canada, the process of determining an appropriate sentence for a convicted offender involves careful consideration of various factors, including aggravating and mitigating factors. These factors are critical in shaping the outcome of a sentencing decision, and it is essential to understand how they are assessed and applied within the […]
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The Winnipeg Mental Health Court is one of three problem solving courts in Manitoba, which include the Winnipeg Drug Treatment Court and the Thompson Domestic Violence Court. The idea is similar to that of the Winnipeg Drug Treatment Court, except with the focus on mental health instead of addictions, though […]
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The first drug treatment court (DTC) was established in Toronto in 1998. The idea was to bring together professional treatment services for those involved in the criminal justice system in order to effectively address offenders’ drug additions. Soon after a drug treatment court was developed in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa […]
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