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Involuntary Treatment: Criminalization by Another Name

Pivot Legal Society 

Currently, numerous law- and policymakers across BC are advocating for the expansion of involuntary treatment, suggesting that admission criteria should be expanded to include people who experience non-fatal overdoses. This position paper calls for the abolition of involuntary treatment, including opposition to the passage of any policy or legislation that expands, sanctions, or encourages the practice.

Author / Publisher: Pivot Legal Society
Language(s): English
Year(s) Published: 2023
Accessibility Format(s): Machine-Readable Text
Type of Resource: Backgrounders/Briefs