At the cutting edge

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At the cutting edge - Therapeutic Jurisprudence
in magistrates courts Conference 6 may 2005
Invitation to Attend Perth, Western Australia
in 2005
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The Geraldton Magistrates Court and the Perth
Drug Court invite you to attend a conference -
At the Cutting Edge Therapeutic Jurisprudence
(TJ) in Magistrates Courts, to be held in
Perth, Western Australia on Friday 06 May 2005 at
the Mercure Hotel Perth. The philosophy behind
TJ is gaining wider acceptance and application
throughout the world. The Geraldton Court and the
Drug Court of WA pioneer the philosophies of TJ
within the existing justice framework. The
benefits of a therapeutic approach to justice are
well documented with significant social and
economic benefits flowing into the
community. The aim of the conference is to raise
the awareness of TJ amongst Department of Justice
stakeholders and criminal justice system
professionals.
Western Australia is the largest state in
Australia. It amounts to a third of the area of
Australia, with a total area of more than
2,500,00 sq km. WA is divided into five
regions the Kimberley, the North West, South
West, the Interior and the Wheat Belt. The
Mercure Hotel The Mercure Hotel is a 4 star
hotel which is located within easy access to the
main Central Business District of Perth and is a
pleasant stroll to the citys shopping precinct,
cinemas and theatres. Accommodation rates at
the Mercure Hotel are approximately 112.00 per
room for a Standard Room. For delegates wishing
to stay at alternative accommodation a variety of
hotels and units are within easy walking distance
of the Conference venue.
Perth Western Australia Perth is described as a
city of sun, surf and friendly people. It is
situated between the Darling Ranges and the
Indian Ocean and along the banks of the Swan
River, 12 km from the ocean. The river is named
after the famous black swans which are very
common, particularly on a number of small lakes
within the city such as Lake Monger. Perth has
over one million people and is described as one
of the most beautiful cities in Australia. The
city is bound by the river to the east and south
and the sea to the west. Perth beaches are highly
regarded because of their white sand and the
absence of high rise buildings for most of the
coastline. Kings Park, Perths best known park,
has attractive walks, a war memorial, a
suspension bridge and over 300 hectares of
natural Australian bush overlooking the city
centre and the Swan River. The view from Kings
park is a must for any visitor to Perth.

• Who Should Attend
• The conference will be of particular interest to
  
• Judicial officers
• Legal practitioners
• Department of Justice Stakeholders
• Drug Court, Family Violence Court, Alternative
  Sentencing Regime and Aboriginal Court team
  members and stakeholders.
• Treatment and Service providers
• Department of Justice employees
• Academics
• Registration Fee - 80.00

Contact Details for the Conference Kate Wilson,
GASR Coordinator, Geraldton Court Tel (08)
9921 3722 Fax [phone] E-mail
kate.wilson_at_justice.wa.gov.au Sally
Tunevski Chambers Administrator 9425 2330 or
94252211 Fax[phone]
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To Clerk of the Court Po box 250 GERALDTON WA
6530REGISTRATION FORMEarly registration is
encouraged as numbers are limited"

• NAME ____________________________________
• ADDRESS _________________________________
• __________________ Postcode
  ______
• EMAIL ____________________________________
• TELEPHONE NO ___________________________
• MOBILE NO _______________________________
• FAX NO ___________________________________
• I wish to attend the TJ Conference to be held on
  Friday 6
• May 2005 at the Mercure Hotel Perth.
• I enclose my remittance of 80.00 for the
  registration fee that
• covers attendance, morning afternoon tea, lunch
  and after function
• reception.
• ____________________
• Signature
• Personal Cheques, Money Order or Bank Cheque to
  be made out to Department of
• Justice
• Please debit my VISACARD / MASTERCARD /
  BANKCARD