Abstract
Objective: To scope the history of forensic mental health services in Western Australia since colonisation. Method: A range of primary sources, including archives, reports, and oral histories was consulted. Results: Forensic mental health services were identified as historically poorly managed, under-resourced, and inconsistently delivered. Conclusions: Current problems with forensic mental health services may be linked to historical factors.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 297-299 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Australasian Psychiatry |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2017 |