The crown attorney, who is assigned to an accused person’s file in a domestic assault case, often knows little about the person being charged.
As a result, prosecutors assume that the accused poses a significant risk for causing injury or serious bodily harm, and even death, to the complainant.
To prevent this outcome, clients should participate in an assessment and counseling program with a registered psychotherapist who has experience working with the courts on domestic assault charges.
By participating in this program, clients can benefit in the following ways:
- improve their mental health
- address any drug or alcohol dependency
- gain insight into the allegations
- including tools for conflict resolution
At the conclusion of the assessment and counseling, the psychotherapist will provide a report to the crown attorney, which can be used to:
- confirm that the charges can be withdrawn
- change the bail conditions to allow for contact with the victim
- remove restrictions such as not attending the residence
- resume a relationship with the complainant
In summary, participating in an assessment and counseling program with a registered psychotherapist can help clients better understand the charges against them and also provide valuable context to the crown attorney, ultimately leading to more favorable outcomes in domestic assault cases.