The effect of gender on the outcome of forensic psychiatric assessment in Sweden: A case vignette study

ConclusionWe found no evidence of gender bias in determining appropriateness of a hospital disposal of an offender with mental disorder. The difference in assessment of recidivism according to sex of the patient was only in relation to mental retardation; further research would be needed to able to interpret this. As researchers in other countries have reported gender bias in disposals from court, our findings may provide support for a centralised forensic psychiatric assessment board and formal, on‐going training. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - December 1, 2015 Category: Criminology Authors: Kristina Sygel, Joakim Sturup, Uno Fors, Hanna Edberg, Joakim Gavazzeni, Katarina Howner, Mats Persson, Marianne Kristiansson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research