Forensic psychiatry 1

There are a number of important topics associated with the theory behind forensic

psychiatry which will be covered. These are as follows:

1. Criminology

2. Crime in the UK

3. Antisocial behaviour – epidemiology and aetiology

4. Psychiatric aspects of offending behaviour

5. Offending amongst those with mental disorder

6. Sexual offences

7. Risk assessment

8. The UK criminal justice system

9. Mental disorder in prison