Leo is a 54-year-old man with a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder who has spent many years of his life in the mental health system but has no criminal history. Leo was referred to Ruah Legal Services when he was an inpatient at a mental health ward. He had been...
Alex contacted Ruah Legal Services at a time when their Guardianship and Administration Orders were due for review. Alex was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and had been the subject of a Guardianship Order and Administration Order for over a year. Since the Orders...
Sophie contacted Ruah Legal Services whilst on a Community Treatment Order (CTO). She was unhappy with her diagnosis of Schizophrenia and the prescribed medication for that diagnosis. Sophie was scheduled to appear before the Mental Health Tribunal for a review of her...
Phil has a diagnosis of Paranoid Schizophrenia, often experiencing psychosis as a result. Phil was charged with aggravated home burglary, threatening to kill and assault of a public officer. Phil was facing serious charges and the likelihood of a significant term of...
Casey was frightened of going to jail when she was first referred to Ruah Legal Services. Despite having no previous criminal history, the drug possession offence was serious, and she was at risk of imprisonment. A Key Worker from Ruah Legal Services played an...
Heavily pregnant with her unborn son, Ebony left her husband due to the extensive domestic violence she had suffered at his hands. After the separation, Ebony was living alone with her newborn whilst experiencing severe post-natal depression. Adding to her stress,...
