title: Therapeutic jurisprudence in the courts.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: National Center for State Courts, PO Box 8798, 300 Newport Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8798, USA. pcasey@ncsc.dni.us
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Casey
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Rottman
mesh_terms: D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003416:Criminal Law / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003417:Criminal Psychology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011379:Prognosis; D012008:Recurrence; D014481:United States