Therapeutic Justice

In July 2022, the FJC launched the Panel of Therapeutic Specialists (POTS) pilot to encourage access to appropriate therapeutic interventions for individuals and families who are undergoing legal proceedings at the FJC.

Since the start of the pilot, cases referred have mostly been parties with deep-seated parenting conflicts who could benefit from therapeutic intervention to support co-parenting. As every family’s circumstances leading to parenting conflicts may differ, a team of senior mental health professionals who form the Therapeutic Advisory Council helps identify and match a suitable POTS specialist to the family.

This is the first time the FJC has collaborated with mental health professionals in the private sector, with the aim of expanding the scope of specialised interventions. It also supports the diverse needs of families, who require mental health-related support or specialised assessment and intervention during mediation or during legal proceedings. POTS services are sought as directed by a judge or through a voluntary referral process.