Forensic Update
Addressing the criminogenic needs of older forensic mental health patients in secure settings: A rapid evidence assessment
Background: Older patients have a highly complex and unique set of mental, physical, and social care needs and constitute a growing proportion of the forensic mental health (FMH) population. There is, however, a scarcity of research informing approaches to addressing the criminogenic needs of this group. Aim: To critically evaluate the pre-existing evidence base pertaining to addressing the criminogenic needs of older FMH patients. Methods: A Rapid Evidence Assessment was conducted from November 2019 onwards using …