The Empowerment Council participated in the inquest into the death of Jeffrey James.
Jeffrey James aged 34 died at the Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, on July 13, 2005 at 1718 hours. This occurred following his transport from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) where he had collapsed after his release from 5 days of physical (mechanical) restraint.
This document includes specific recommendations for CAMH, Accreditation Canada, Centre for Forensic Sciences Toxicology Section, and other organizations to take on to prevent future deaths.