High Level Taskforce on the mental health and addiction challenges of persons interacting with the criminal justice system
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The High Level Taskforce was established in 2021 to meet the government’s commitment to ensure the critical mental health needs of people in prison are met, addiction treatments are provided and appropriate primary care supports are available on release, in order to ensure improved outcomes for the individuals concerned and for society as a whole.
The needs of many people who interact with the criminal justice system are complex, and are often influenced by mental health and addiction challenges. Providing proper care to these and ensuring rehabilitation, both in terms of health needs but also in order to prevent future reoffending and contact with the criminal justice system, means these issues cannot be addressed in isolation or by the criminal justice system alone.
The Taskforce had 3 subgroups focused on 3 key elements to holistically meet these needs going forward: