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[Court-ordered therapy, a measure for preventing reoffending]
Jean-Pierre Bouchard1, Diane Brulin-Solignac2, Célia Lodetti1
1Unité pour malades difficiles, centre hospitalier de Cadillac, 89, rue Cazeaux-Cazalet, 33410 Cadillac-sur-Garonne, France; Unité de soins intensifs psychiatriques, centre hospitalier de Cadillac, 89, rue Cazeaux-Cazalet, 33410 Cadillac-sur-Garonne, France; Institut psycho-judiciaire, centre hospitalier de Cadillac, 89, rue Cazeaux-Cazalet, 33410 Cadillac-sur-Garonne, France.
Court-ordered therapy in France, part of socio-judicial supervision, aims to prevent reoffending. This program coordinates legal and healthcare systems to protect minors and address various offenses.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Psychology
- Criminology
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Court-ordered therapy in France was established by a 1998 law focused on preventing sex offenses and protecting minors.
- The scope of court-ordered therapy has since expanded to encompass a broader range of offenses.
- This therapeutic measure operates within the context of socio-judicial supervision.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the structure and function of court-ordered therapy programs in France.
- To understand the role of the doctor-coordinator in bridging legal and healthcare systems.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of this program in preventing recidivism.
Main Methods:
- The study examines the legal framework and implementation of court-ordered therapy.
- It analyzes the collaborative model involving legal authorities, healthcare professionals (doctors, psychologists), and a doctor-coordinator.
- The program's design facilitates a triangulation of relationships between these systems.
Main Results:
- Court-ordered therapy is integrated into socio-judicial supervision, extending beyond its initial focus on sex offenses.
- The program establishes a structured interaction between the judicial and health sectors.
- The doctor-coordinator acts as a key liaison, facilitating communication and oversight.
Conclusions:
- Court-ordered therapy represents a significant legal and public health initiative in France.
- The program's multidisciplinary approach, coordinated by a doctor, aims to reduce reoffending rates.
- Its evolution demonstrates an adaptive strategy to address diverse criminal behaviors and enhance public safety.
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