Legal Approach to Revolutionizing Mental Health Care: The Power of Assisted Community Treatment (ACT) and Street-Medicine Orders
Law Office of Christopher D. Thomas Blog
by lfsuser
5M ago
In a world that continually strives for progress and innovation, the field of mental health care is no exception. One of the most groundbreaking approaches in recent years is Assisted Community Treatment (ACT) (also referred to as Assertive Community Treatment or Assertive Outpatient Treatment), combined with the concept of street-medicine Court issued orders. These strategies have ushered in a new era of care for chronically and/or seriously mentally ill individuals, offering them a lifeline to a more stable, fulfilling life.  Combined in recent advances in psychotropic medication(s), AC ..read more
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What are extreme risk protection orders and why are they important?
Law Office of Christopher D. Thomas Blog
by lfsuser
1y ago
Your Hawaiian Family Law attorneys can help you petition the courts to remove a gun from a potentially dangerous person to prevent an unfortunate situation. An Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) allows law enforcement professionals or a family member to temporarily remove a firearm from someone who poses a risk to themselves or to others. Why Were ERPO Laws Enacted? In 2019, Hawaii followed the lead of other states like California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, New York, and others, and enacted ERPO laws to mitigate situations like the mass shootings that have ..read more
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Why You Should Consider Divorce Mediation in Hawaii
Law Office of Christopher D. Thomas Blog
by lfsuser
2y ago
Divorce can be hard on all parties involved. When a couple goes through a separation as intense as a divorce, it can cause a lot of emotional stress. Relationships are complicated, and breaking up one can be one of the hardest things to do. There are so many issues to resolve in a divorce that some divorce battles can be dragged on for months or even years, due to unsolved disputes between separated couples. Arguments over child custody, property, and finances, can be difficult to settle. This is why having a mediator involved can help the divorce proceedings go a lot smoother and resolve qui ..read more
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