International Forensic Psychiatry Conference

About this event

The International Forensic Psychiatry Conference will be held at the NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bengaluru, India, co-hosted by the RANZCP Faculty of Forensic Psychiatry and NIMHANS. This significant international conference is set to take place over four days, focusing on the theme 'Bridging the Gap.' The conference aims to advance forensic psychiatry knowledge and practice through a global gathering of professionals in the field. It seeks to explore the critical interfaces within forensic psychiatry, including the relationships between research and practice, courts and clinics, as well as custody and care, and punishment and rehabilitation. By fostering dialogue, the conference aims to strengthen evidence-based, ethical, and humane forensic mental psychiatry systems.Additionally, the conference's goal is to bridge the gap between Australia and India in the realm of forensic psychiatry. It promotes academic, clinical, and policy-level collaboration by sharing experiences from diverse legal systems, service models, and cultural contexts. This mutual learning experience will address key areas, such as forensic training, service delivery, risk assessment, rehabilitation, and human rights-based care. The strengthening of Australia-India partnerships is expected to contribute toward developing globally informed, locally relevant, and evidence-based forensic psychiatry training and practices. Attendees can expect updates on the latest research and developments in forensic psychiatry, delivered through expert panels that embody clinical expertise and contemporary practice.