Therapeutic jurisprudence in the courts

Therapeutic jurisprudence is an emerging field of law and social science in quiry that explores the role of the law in fostering therapeutic or antithe rapeutic outcomes. This article considers the relationship between therapeu tic jurisprudence and court performance goals, examines applications of the rapeutic jurisprudence in court settings, discusses the steps involved in i ncorporating therapeutic jurisprudence principles into the work of courts, outlines the pros and cons associated with practicing therapeutic jurisprud ence primarily in specialized courts, and offers suggestions for fostering continued experimentation by courts. Copyright (C) 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.