By Dr Ellen Camboe, Academic Clinical Fellow, East London NHS Foundation Trust This article appears in our latest newsletter which can be downloaded here. The gap between mortality in patients with severe mental illness (SMI) and the general population is widening… Continue reading
Having been asked to reflect on my experiences as a consultant forensic psychiatrist working with female ID/A patients in a generic medium secure unit for the past 12 months, I would describe the experience with the time tested adage of ‘challenging and rewarding’. Continue reading
by Dr Rachel Proctor, ST5 Forensic Psychiatry Trainee, North London. This article appears in our latest newsletter which can be downloaded here. There has been a significant reduction in the number of Intellectual Disability and Autism Secure beds across the UK… Continue reading
CONSEQUENCES AND NEEDS AFTER MISCARRIAGES OF JUSTICE – 27 July 2022. Members of Crime In Mind have access to all recordings of our Seminars and Events. If you are interested in joining Crime In Mind please visit our website at Join Crime… Continue reading
The House of Commons’ Justice Committee report on IPPs was published on 28th September 2022. This welcome report not only acknowledges their rightful abolition under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 but also that as this… Continue reading
Our next online seminar will be held on Wednesday 27th July 2022, 5-7pm. Join us for an early evening webinar to consider the needs of people with ASD in the justice system and what further research is needed to inform… Continue reading
Download the full Crime In Mind January 2022 Newsletter here. Covid 19 has completely changed our lives. I’m pleased to say, however, that, despite being unable to meet physically, the executive committee has continued to operate with virtual meetings. Unsatisfactory… Continue reading
High rates of mental health problems among prisoners are recognised worldwide, with prevalence figures for major mental disorders and some related behaviours, such as self-harm and suicide, well researched. There is also some evidence on how mental state may change… Continue reading
Dr. Alexis Theodorou will present his systematic review of literature on multiple homicide followed by suicide. Alexis will be joined by four expert responders: When: 7th December 2021 @ 5pm GMT Where: Zoom Platform Expert Panel: · Professor Adam Lankford, Professor of… Continue reading
Recovery in Forensic Mental Health: Reality and Reach Tuesday 12th October 2021 Recovery is an ongoing process of change through which individuals improve their health and well-being, optimise control of their lives and reach their full potential. Our speakers will… Continue reading