Ginger Lerner-Wren

About the Author

Ginger Lerner-Wren is a pioneering judge and author whose groundbreaking work has transformed the intersection of law and mental health. As the architect of America's first mental health court, she has dedicated her career to compassionate, innovative approaches to justice that prioritize treatment over punishment. Her writing draws on decades of judicial experience to illuminate the human stories behind the bench, advocating for systemic reform with clarity and empathy. Through her work, Lerner-Wren continues to inspire legal professionals and policymakers to reimagine the possibilities of restorative justice.