Contribution of forensic psychotherapy to the care of forensic patients

Abstract

This article outlines the current provision and describes the role of forensic psychotherapy in the management of forensic patients. The authors maintain that the contribution of forensic psychotherapy is not limited solely to treatment provision. The forensic psychotherapist has a supervisory role, which can help staff and institutions to understand the dynamic processes that arise from the effects of managing forensic patients. The article outlines how forensic psychotherapy can contribute towards risk assessment and highlights some particular areas of concern for the forensic psychotherapist.