The National Trajectory Project of Individuals Found Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder. Part 5: How Essential Are Gender-Specific Forensic Psychiatric Services?

摘要: OBJECTIVE: To state the sociodemographic characteristics, mental health histories, index offence and criminal histories of male female forensic psychiatric patients. Clinicians researchers advocate that justice organizations implement gender-specific services; however, few studies have sampled patients to evaluate extent which men's women's treatment management needs are different. METHOD: Data were collected from Review Board files May 2000 April 2005 in 3 largest Canadian provinces. Using official records, participants followed for 8 years, until December 2008. The final sample comprised 1800 individuals: 15.6% women 84.4% men. RESULTS: There demographic differences, but had higher psychosocial functioning than Both men extensive histories; more likely diagnosed with mood disorders PDs schizophrenia spectrum SUDs. nature did not differ by gender, except perpetrated murders attempted murders. For offences against a person, offend offspring partners less strangers, compared Women significantly CONCLUSIONS: Not criminally responsible on account disorder-accused distinct psychosocial, clinical, criminological profile their counterparts, may suggest assessment, risk management, services could benefit findings also consistent traditional models (Risk-Need-Responsivity) ultimately demonstrate importance individual assessment client-centred services. Language: en