Mental health court benefits both the accused and society
The Edmonton Mental Health Court, which just celebrated its one-year anniversary, is designed to deal with matters where there is reason to believe a person’s conflict with the law is due to a problem with mental health. The court is based on a therapeutic model, involving a more collaborative and restorative approach than the ones […]
Building a stronger relationship with Alberta lawyers
100 roster lawyers attend meet-and-greet sessions with LAA executives. As part of our efforts to build stronger relationships with our stakeholders in the justice system, our senior leaders held Meet-and-Greet Information Sessions with roster lawyers and members of the Judiciary in November. These sessions took place in Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Edmonton […]
Judges, lawyers, police attend workshop on emergency protection orders
Family Violence Prevention Month brings together more than 30 professionals for critical conversations about emergency protection. Legal Aid Alberta’s (LAA) Edmonton Emergency Protection Order Program (EPOP) hosted a training session for staff and roster lawyers in an effort to increase awareness around Emergency Protection Orders (EPO) and Family Violence Prevention Month. The lawyers who participated […]
Drug court saved Tyson’s life
“I was ready to give up.” Tyson says drug court saved his life. Growing up on Saddle Creek First Nation, Tyson first tried alcohol at 8 years old, and was addicted by age 10. He grew up in a family where addiction was prevalent and trauma, death and loss were extensive. He dropped out […]