The Forensic Mental Health Organization
Forensic care is an anchor in the Dutch process of justice and penitentiary mental health. It continues to evolve along with the formation of a multicultural community. Among the different cultures we see universal forensic issues and themes, which are coloured or influenced by specific cultural aspects. Behavioural research and risk-analyses are used by forensic psychologists and psychiatrists in the justice process to give advice about the type of rehabilitation and resocialisation suitable for the individual offender. A comprehensive forensic policy and structure can help in reducing crime, creating a sense of security, making the work of penitentiary workers more manageable and reducing the numbers in prison. This all leads to a reduction in penitentiary finances and creates more room to care for the mentally ill.