Earlier this year, the Dementia Justice Society of Canada contacted over 200 dementia organizations from around the world to gather information about any non-state actor criminal justice initiatives that are underway or being developed in their respective jurisdictions. We were interested in learning about activities that focus on people with dementia who come into conflict with the criminal justice system (e.g., as accused persons, offenders, inmates).

Earlier this year, the Dementia Justice Society of Canada contacted over 200 dementia organizations from around the world to gather information about any non-state actor criminal justice initiatives that are underway or being developed in their respective jurisdictions. We were interested in learning about activities that focus on people with dementia who come into conflict with the criminal justice system (e.g., as accused persons, offenders, inmates).