The journal focuses on forensic mental health, examining issues related to mental illness within the criminal justice system. It covers topics such as risk assessment, violence prevention, restrictive practices in psychiatric settings, and the experiences of patients and staff. The scope also includes the impact of trauma, stigma, and cultural factors on individuals within forensic mental health care, as well as the effectiveness of interventions and treatment planning.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Pathology and Forensic MedicineQ3
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Criminology & PenologyPsychiatry
Scopus Categories
Psychiatry and Mental HealthPathology and Forensic Medicine
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual OffendingCriminal Justice and Corrections AnalysisChild Abuse and TraumaHealthcare Decision-Making and RestraintsCrime Patterns and InterventionsPersonality Disorders and PsychopathologySchizophrenia research and treatmentMental Health Treatment and AccessChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentSuicide and Self-Harm Studies