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[Mentally disturbed offenders in Flanders]
P Cosyns1, S Koeck, R Verellen
1Psychiatrie, Universitair Forensisch Centrum, Universiteit Antwerpen, Edegem, Belgium. paul.cosyns@ua.ac.be
Tijdschrift Voor Psychiatrie
|December 11, 2008
Summary
Forensic psychiatry in Flanders has advanced significantly over 25 years, offering new treatments for mentally disturbed offenders. A new law reinforces internment as a protective measure, not just punishment, highlighting the need for integrated forensic mental health education.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Psychiatry
- Mental Health Law
- Criminal Justice
Context:
- Significant advancements in forensic psychiatry in Flanders over the last 25 years.
- Introduction of novel treatment modalities for mentally disturbed offenders in both custodial and community settings.
- Legislative changes in Belgium addressing offenders with diminished responsibility.
Purpose:
- To review the progress and current state of forensic psychiatry in Flanders.
- To highlight the evolving legal framework and its implications for offender management.
- To advocate for the integration of forensic mental health into psychiatric education.
Summary:
- New treatments for mentally disturbed offenders have emerged in Flanders.
- Recent legislation redefines 'internment' as a protective measure and an alternative to punitive sentencing.
- The study emphasizes the need to expand university psychiatry curricula to encompass forensic mental health.
Impact:
- Improved therapeutic options for mentally disturbed offenders.
- Shift towards a more rehabilitative approach in the legal system for specific offender populations.
- Potential enhancement of psychiatric training to better address forensic mental health needs.
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