Therapeutic Jurisprudence
Legal Expertise. Human Transformation. Just Outcomes
Elizayo offers a large scope of services to persons whose challenges bring them to the attention of criminal and family courts. Promoting Therapeutic Jurisprudence (TJ) we assist the court to understand the person and behaviour before them, believing that the justice system is positioned to do more than simply assign blame or penalties; it can be an active catalyst for transformation.
Criminal Court Services
Family & Civil Law
Specialised Services
Pre-Sentence Assessments and Reports
Our Pre-Sentence Assessments are focussed on Informing the Court and Guiding the Sentence. Based on the individual's risk and mitigating factors, we assist the Court to understand the person and behaviour before them
Parental Capacity Assessments and Reports
We act as independent assessors who evaluate the capacity of caregivers, identify all relevant risk/protective factors. We provide professional recommendations on custody and visitation.
Gender Justice
Sowing Seeds of Respect. Growing Champions of Gender Equality.
Expert Witness Testimony: Forensic Clarity.
Our Expert Social Work testimony is a critical component for judicial decision-making, Our services are grounded in our specialization, decades of experience and our comprehensive approach to Restorative Justice issues
Bail Applications, Assessments and Reports
Making the Right Call for Public Safety and Justice. We do not simply evaluate risk, but also identify protective factors and community supports that can mitigate the risk of flight or re-offending, if applicable.
Care and Contact Assessments and Reports
Our expert, evidence-based evaluations ensure judicially sound outcomes for every family. Clear Paths for Complex Families. Child-Focused. Protecting Futures. Expertly Evaluated.
Gender Justice
Sowing Seeds of Respect. Growing Champions of Gender Equality.
Victim Impact Assessments: Justice Hears the Victim
Our assessments extends far beyond merely detailing mitigating or aggravating circumstances for sentencing. It provides necessary opportunities for victims' stories to be heard and acknowledged.
Pre Trial Assessments and Reports
We Measure Risk and Mitigation and plan for Minimizing Risk and Effective Rehabilitation. Our Impartial and Accurate risk assessment minimizes re-offense potential.
Supervised Visitation: Safe Space, Healthy Connection
Our Supervised Visitation provides for a Safe Space, neutral ground and Healthy Connections. Our services are Professional, Neutral and Accountable. Skill-Building Visits for Lasting Family Success.
Gender Justice
Sowing Seeds of Respect. Growing Champions of Gender Equality.
Diversion Programs and Interventions.
We focus on helping participants fundamentally shift their patterns of thinking and behavior. Our varied programs [DUI, Violence, Anger etc.] are available as online sessions, or onsite programs