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Bruce J. Winick (September 1st, 1944 to August 26th, 2010)
International Journal of Law and Psychiatry 33 (2010) 279
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International Journal of Law and Psychiatry
In Memoriam
Bruce J. Winick (September 1st, 1944 to August 26th, 2010) In the summer of 2009, the International Academy of Law and Mental Health met at New York University Law School at Washington Square, from which both Bruce and I had long before graduated. Bruce and I developed sessions on Therapeutic Jurisprudence (TJ), and our recruitment efforts were remarkably successful: in essence, there was a TJ ‘mini-conference’ within the framework of the overall IALMH Congress. We also encouraged the TJ presenters to prepare manuscripts for publication in a special TJ issue of the International Journal of Law and Psychiatry. As the pages that follow will demonstrate, that effort was also highly successful. All of the above took place in an exciting and celebratory atmosphere, for, at that meeting, Bruce was presented with the Academy's highest distinction: the Philippe Pinel Award. Although it was not widely known at the time, Bruce was fighting against a serious illness, one that even took him to Switzerland for experimental treatment. As with his earlier loss of sight, Bruce dealt with his grave medical condition with an unbelievable spirit, a spirit driving his life that was not unlike the spirit underlying his work in Therapeutic Jurisprudence. Downplaying all impediments, Bruce
doi:10.1016/j.ijlp.2010.09.019
continued to work, write, edit, as he had during his entire extraordinary career. The result: among other things, the Special Issue that follows, and that contains not one but two Winick coauthored essays. Of course, Bruce could and would never voluntarily stop working. But on August 26th, 2010, Bruce Winick closed his eyes for the last time. For all of us, therefore, the publication of this special TJ issue is a bittersweet experience. As sad as his passing is, the pages that ensue have his fingerprints all over them. His influence, already immense, will be truly durable, and we invite you to read and reflect on the first of many post-Winick publications reflecting his life's work. David B. Wexler Professor of Law and Director, International Network on Therapeutic Jurisprudence, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico E-mail address: [email protected].
Contents lists available at ScienceDirect
International Journal of Law and Psychiatry
In Memoriam
Bruce J. Winick (September 1st, 1944 to August 26th, 2010) In the summer of 2009, the International Academy of Law and Mental Health met at New York University Law School at Washington Square, from which both Bruce and I had long before graduated. Bruce and I developed sessions on Therapeutic Jurisprudence (TJ), and our recruitment efforts were remarkably successful: in essence, there was a TJ ‘mini-conference’ within the framework of the overall IALMH Congress. We also encouraged the TJ presenters to prepare manuscripts for publication in a special TJ issue of the International Journal of Law and Psychiatry. As the pages that follow will demonstrate, that effort was also highly successful. All of the above took place in an exciting and celebratory atmosphere, for, at that meeting, Bruce was presented with the Academy's highest distinction: the Philippe Pinel Award. Although it was not widely known at the time, Bruce was fighting against a serious illness, one that even took him to Switzerland for experimental treatment. As with his earlier loss of sight, Bruce dealt with his grave medical condition with an unbelievable spirit, a spirit driving his life that was not unlike the spirit underlying his work in Therapeutic Jurisprudence. Downplaying all impediments, Bruce
doi:10.1016/j.ijlp.2010.09.019
continued to work, write, edit, as he had during his entire extraordinary career. The result: among other things, the Special Issue that follows, and that contains not one but two Winick coauthored essays. Of course, Bruce could and would never voluntarily stop working. But on August 26th, 2010, Bruce Winick closed his eyes for the last time. For all of us, therefore, the publication of this special TJ issue is a bittersweet experience. As sad as his passing is, the pages that ensue have his fingerprints all over them. His influence, already immense, will be truly durable, and we invite you to read and reflect on the first of many post-Winick publications reflecting his life's work. David B. Wexler Professor of Law and Director, International Network on Therapeutic Jurisprudence, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico E-mail address: [email protected].