Forensic Network Research Special Interest Group Conference 2025

Join us for a day filled with exciting presentations and workshops on fascinating research projects being undertaken in the field of forensic mental health. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about advancing research in forensic mental health.

We look forward to welcoming our keynote speakers Dr Adam Polnay, Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, who will present on research into Reflective Practice within Forensic Mental Health Services; and Dr Howard Ryland, Consultant Psychiatrist and Honorary Senior Clinical Research Fellow, University of Oxford, who’s presentation will focus on the Measurement of Outcomes within Forensic Mental Health.

Our workshops have an exciting range of presentations including:

✨ Morning:

• Psychological safety, relationships & lived experiences in secure care
• Staff wellbeing, patient involvement & creative therapies
• High-secure insights: link nursing, grief & forensic pathways

✨ Afternoon:

• Latest research on sexual offending & accountability
• Forensic nursing practice: risk, roles & priorities
• Well-being hubs & trauma-informed care for veterans, international populations & high-secure patients

We will also have a rapid poster presentation session in the afternoon.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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