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Forensic family genogram. An assessment & intervention tool.

A Kent-Wilkinson1

  • 1University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|September 16, 1999
PubMed
Summary

The forensic genogram is a valuable tool for forensic nurses, offering a three-generational family overview. This assessment and intervention helps offenders understand life patterns and aids legal professionals in understanding cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Nursing
  • Family Systems Nursing

Background:

  • The forensic genogram is a three-generational graphic family description.
  • It is applicable to forensic nurses in assessment and treatment settings.

Observation:

  • Offenders find value in visualizing life patterns through the forensic genogram.
  • The tool aids in understanding personal circumstances and complex offender populations.

Findings:

  • The forensic genogram serves as a graphic database for legal charts.
  • It provides judges, prosecutors, and defense with at-a-glance information.

Implications:

  • Recommends the forensic genogram for nursing students studying forensic offenders.
  • Facilitates health promotion, cost containment, and understanding offender circumstances.

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