How incarceration turned a silent prisoner into a voice for reform
Damien Linnane’s descent into the belly of the justice system wouldn’t just be a punishment; it would be the catalyst for a transformation.
Police detention of people who appear mentally ill or mentally disturbed
Whether a person appears to a police officer to be mentally ill or disturbed is assessed purely on the subjective belief of that officer at…
A person-centred approach to mental health care in NSW
Recent amendments to the Mental Health Act 2007 include a recovery orientated approach designed to involve consumers in decisions about care and treatment. By MARIA…
A day in the life of… Michael Antrum
Winter in Queanbeyan is bitterly cold, but the mood in the courthouse is of anticipation, not fear. A pile of papers towers in front of…