King, 2002
King, Michael S. Geraldton Alternative Sentencing Regime: Applying therapeutic and holistic jurisprudence in the bush. Criminal Law Journal 26: 260–271, 2002.
The author describes an alternative sentencing approach implemented in Western Australia which used court processes to promote healing and individual responsibility through a variety of approaches; experiences of participants who learn the Transcendental Meditation program, including reduced substance abuse and improved well-being, are consistent with previously published research findings.
- Year
- 2002
- Journal
- Criminal Law Journal
- Publication type
- Journal
- Paper type
- Theoretical/Review
- Collected Papers
- Vol. 7, pp. 5316–5326
- Section
- Theoretical and Review Papers
Findings (1)
Review Paper—Rehabilitation
Case Study Review—Transcendental Meditation as a Sentencing Alternative for Criminals
Review Paper
Authors
- Michael S. King, PhD
Stipendiary Magistrate, Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia