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  • Mental health policy
  • Post-conflict reconstruction

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  • The 1994 genocide against Tutsi caused significant psychological trauma in Rwanda.
  • Rebuilding Rwanda's health sector necessitated prioritizing mental health services.
  • Addressing trauma is crucial for national recovery and institutional development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the curriculum, outcomes, and lessons from a forensic psychiatry training program in Rwanda.
  • To highlight the collaboration between Rwandan and Swiss institutions in mental health capacity building.
  • To underscore the role of forensic psychiatry in addressing genocide-related trauma and its consequences.

Main Methods:

  • A long-term partnership between the University of Kigali and Geneva University Hospitals.
  • Co-development of training programs focused on forensic psychiatry.
  • Capacity building for local professionals in mental health and the justice system.

Main Results:

  • Training covered key forensic psychiatry areas: expert evaluations, risk assessment, court-ordered treatment, and legal/ethical considerations.
  • Trauma sensitivity was integrated throughout the curriculum.
  • Forensic psychiatry's relevance was demonstrated in managing gender-based violence, substance abuse, and PTSD.

Conclusions:

  • Continued forensic psychiatry training is vital for Rwandan professionals.
  • Enhanced skills are needed for managing complex legal and mental health cases.
  • Strengthening collaboration between local authorities and academic institutions is essential for effective justice system functioning.