The tragic event of the Dickason Family Incident in New Zealand resulted in the loss of three young children. Lauren Anne Dickason, the mother, was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and will be committed to a mental health institution until she attains stability, after which she will serve an 18year sentence in a correctional facility. Her case highlights the need for a balance in the justice system between protecting society and rehabilitating those with mental health disorders. The incident sparked a paradigm shift in forensic law towards rehabilitationfocused measures.
