Victoria integrated court offers offenders helping hand

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The Victoria Integrated Court is making a difference in the lives of many in Greater Victoria.

Victoria Integrated Court began in March 2010 and has so far shepherded more than 200 people through the justice system. Each has been supported by a team of professionals representing police, the judiciary, the Vancouver Island Health Authority, probation officers and social-service workers.

Read the article: Victoria integrated court offers offenders helping hand

Source: Times Colonist

Author: Sandra McCulloch

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