(Toronto, May 31, 2019) – There’s a greater need to collect race-based data in the justice system and use it to help racialized individuals access mental heath court diversion and other support services, according to a new report led by Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division. Racialized Populations and Mental Health Court Diversion was developed […]Continue readingNew report aims to improve mental health court diversion for racialized populations
Criminal Justice
Violence and Mental Health: Unpacking a Complex Issue
Misperceptions about the relationship between mental health, mental illnesses and violence contribute significantly to stigma, discrimination and social exclusion. Studies indicate that people living with mental health conditions are no more likely to engage in violent behaviour than the general population (September, 2011) People living with mental health conditions may experience stigma, discrimination and social […]Continue readingViolence and Mental Health: Unpacking a Complex Issue
Submission to Honourable Jay C. Hope, Deputy Minister — Correctional Services, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Accessibility Roundtable
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario makes recommendations to the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services during a roundtable discussion on accessibility. The submission highlights key issues in the field of justice, corrections and mental health. (November, 2010) Preface Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario appreciates the opportunity to participate in the Ministry of Community […]Continue readingSubmission to Honourable Jay C. Hope, Deputy Minister — Correctional Services, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Accessibility Roundtable
Conducted Energy Weapons (Tasers)
Conducted Energy Weapons (commonly known as Tasers) are one of several use-of-force weapons that police may use to subdue or restrain an individual. CMHA Ontario is concerned about the use and safety of Tasers, as well as the propensity of law enforcement officials to deploy them on people experiencing a mental health crisis. This paper […]Continue readingConducted Energy Weapons (Tasers)
Mental Health Police Records Check Coalition Submission to the Ontario Human Rights Commission
The Mental Health Police Records Check Coalition appreciates that the Ontario Human Rights Commission has recognized the negative impact of current police record check practices. However, we believe that more substantive change is needed in order to ensure that all Ontarians’ right are protected when disclosing information concerning non-criminal contact with the police. (April, 2008) […]Continue readingMental Health Police Records Check Coalition Submission to the Ontario Human Rights Commission