A prominent Calgary criminal lawyer and forensic psychologist says we need to do more to support the mental health of jurors and others affected by the gruesome details in some criminal trials. "We have support programs for jurors in Alberta, but all of those programs come after the trial has concluded," Patrick Baillie told The Homestretch this week. For jurors, Baillie said they may not have known what they were getting into and in a sense, they are all alone. "For the family who are involved as the victims of this process, it is making sure they are being mindful of their own mental health in the process." Ontario announced support for traumatized jurors this week and Baillie says that, and other options should be explored in Alberta.

Source: CBC News February 03, 2017 04:33 UTC