Opposition to Involuntary Treatment

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‘Draconian’ — mental health advocates slam Windsor mayor's support of forced treatment

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Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens suggested involuntary treatment is a way to address a mental health crisis in Canada .

Dilkens said involuntary treatment could be a vital part of the solution’ for the city’s ongoing mental health and drug crisis.

Advocates and legal experts who deal with the mentally ill are expressing strong opposition to the idea.

“How do we have leadership that is engaging in an almost draconian mentality?” said Windsor criminal defence lawyer Patricia Brown .

“Anyone who has tried to navigate the system understands that, and yet, somehow, here we are looking at involuntary treatment.” Dilkens told the Star that he would align involuntary treatment with a health care setting, not Windsor’s jail. “Perhaps, with our new acute care hospital, before it’s built, let ’s figure out if there’s a way to have an in-patient treatment program where we can actually help the people who need help.” [email protected].

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