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Investigators: Joshua Koerner, Center to Study Recovery in Social Contexts, Nathan KlineInstitute for Psychiatric Research, Philip T. Yanos, Ph.D. and Sarah Kopelovich, ABD, City<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> New York, John Jay College <strong>of</strong> Criminal Justice. This project was supported by theNIMH sponsored Center to Study Recovery in Social Contexts (MJ Alexander, PI,P20MH078188).Recovery Concepts and Mental Health Legislation: A Mismatch?Leanne Craze, Craze Lateral Solutions, Glen Alpine, Australia (leanne.craze@bigpond.com)Australian governments through the 4th National Mental Health Plan are developing a NationalRecovery-Oriented Mental Health Practice and Service Delivery Framework. It is intended thatthis framework will span all levels <strong>of</strong> mental health service delivery and will guide reformnationally. The Framework will seek to align the practice <strong>of</strong> all people working in the specialistmental health system with recovery principles - across clinical and non-clinical practice settings,in hospital settings or in the community, in government, non-government/not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it andprivate sectors. Aims <strong>of</strong> a recovery-oriented approach to mental health practice include tosupport people to build and maintain a (self-defined and self-determined) meaningful andsatisfying life and personal identity, regardless <strong>of</strong> whether or not there are ongoing symptoms <strong>of</strong>mental illness. The term “recovery-oriented practice” describes an approach to mental healthcare, that encompasses principles <strong>of</strong> self-determination, autonomy and personalised care.Recovery-oriented practice emphasises wellbeing, hope, social inclusion, communityparticipation, and self-management. Recovery-oriented approaches also place emphasis onpractitioner and service partnerships and collaboration. However, much <strong>of</strong> our mental healthlegislation focuses on deficits and risk. Frequently the onus pro<strong>of</strong> is on person to establish thatshe or he can safely exercise self-determination and personal choice. Legislation also <strong>of</strong>tenunwittingly places significant barriers to service collaboration and partnerships. This paperidentifies a number <strong>of</strong> ways in which mental health legislation might be amended so that greaterrecognition <strong>of</strong> recovery principles is achieved.How Can Lawyers, using a Therapeutic Jurisprudence Perspective, ApplyKnowledge and Skills from other Specialized Areas <strong>of</strong> Law Practice to BetterRepresent Clients in Involuntary Commitment Proceedings?Robert L. Ward, Public Defender’s Office, Charlotte, USA(Robert.ward@mecklenburgcountync.gov)Using the theory and practice framework <strong>of</strong> Therapeutic Jurisprudence to identify ways toimprove representation, practice methods and outcomes for clients facing involuntarycommitment proceedings, what can lawyers learn from other areas <strong>of</strong> legal specialization such asSpecial Education Law, Drug Treatment Courts, Lawyers Assistance Programs, Preventative500

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