Research shows that victimization rates in forensic mental health care are high for both female and male patients. However, gender differences have been found in types and patterns of victimization (more sexual abuse and more complex trauma for women), cognitive appraisal, and response to traumatic events. …

Important gender differences, relating to trauma history, offending and mental health needs are not sufficiently considered in most (risk) assessment and treatment procedures in forensic practice. We developed guidelines for gender-responsive work in Dutch forensic mental health care. The experiences …

Individuals with sexual offense histories are subject to heightened public stigma, which significantly hinders their reintegration and rehabilitation. This social support, thereby increasing the risk of recidivism. The present study investigated the extent to which empathy and knowledge predict public …

Purpose – This study aims to explore staff attitudes toward trauma-informed care (TIC) within Dutch forensic psychiatric settings. Design/methodology/approach – A total of 111 staff members completed the Attitudes Related to Trauma-Informed Care Scale (ARTIC-35) to assess their attitudes on TIC. Findings …

In deze signalering beschrijven we de totstandkoming van een zakwoordenboek ‘warme overdracht in de forensische zorg’, ontwikkeld als onderdeel van de KFZ call ‘warme overdacht’. Er is een behoefteonderzoek uitgevoerd onder forensische professionals door middel van documentanalyse, focusgroepen (n = …

In de praktijk wordt aangenomen dat, als gevolg van psychiatrische stoornissen en de dwangcontext, het verkrijgen van informed consent van forensisch psychiatrische patiënten voor retrospectief dossieronderzoek, zonder directe beloning, moeilijk is en mogelijk leidt tot selectiebias. Dit is echter nog …

Diversiteit kan tot uiting komen in onder meer leeftijd, gender, seksuele oriëntatie, etniciteit, culturele achtergrond, religie, opleidingsniveau en ervaringsdeskundigheid. Deze kenmerken spelen een rol bij forensische cliënten, slachtoffers en professionals in het veld, maar ook in hun onderlinge relaties, …

Providing an overview of the knowledge and methods required by professionals working in a mandated setting with adults who have committed offences, Forensic Social Work presents evidence-based knowledge in an accessible way that can be directly translated to application in daily practice. Covering a …

This book presents global perspectives in forensic psychiatry and research, highlighting how national contexts and legal frameworks shape mental health care systems across multiple continents. Contributors from over 25 countries describe national approaches to the assessment, treatment, and management …