Risk Assessment In Forensic Mental Health

Abstract

Risk assessment is a fundamental aspect of forensic practice. This paper reviews some of the logical issues inherent in the process of assessing risk. A structured generic model for conducting such assessments is outlined and explicated. This is followed by coverage of some of the major recent research findings, with a particular focus on the assessment of risk of violence towards others in forensic mental health contexts. In conclusion some of the major points for practice and future research are discussed.

Citation

Crighton, D. (1999), "Risk Assessment In Forensic Mental Health", The British Journal of Forensic Practice, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp. 18-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636646199900005