Our annual research reports

Annual Research Report 2021-2022

Annual Research Report 2021-2022

Read the 2021−2022 report for the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health.
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Our manuals

We have two manuals for forensic mental health professionals available for purchase.

Catalyst Consortium publications

We received a grant from the Victorian Corrections Minister in 2017 to establish the Catalyst Consortium, conducting research into serious violent and sexual offending. The Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health has contributed additional funding to ensure the work extends to forensic mental health consumers and forensic mental health services.

Australian Risk Assessment Tools Evaluation Directory (Aus-RATED)
Understanding and Assessment

Australian Risk Assessment Tools Evaluation Directory (Aus-RATED)

A summary of the empirical evidence for the use of risk assessment and management tools amongst various offender populations, highlighting the strengths and limitations that an assessor should take into account when applying a tool as part of a holistic risk assessment process.
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Validity of common risk assessment measures for women incarcerated for serious violent offences in Victoria
Understanding and Assessment | Summary Report

Validity of common risk assessment measures for women incarcerated for serious violent offences in Victoria

A study to address gaps in knowledge by examining the predictive validity of commonly used risk assessment measures for reoffending in a sample of women in prison in Victoria, Australia.
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An examination of the validity of the Level of Service Inventory-Revised Screening Version, Level of Service / Risk, Need, Responsivity, and Violence Risk Scale in a sample of Australian males incarcerated for serious violent offences
Understanding and Assessment | Summary Report

An examination of the validity of the Level of Service Inventory-Revised Screening Version, Level of Service / Risk, Need, Responsivity, and Violence Risk Scale in a sample of Australian males incarcerated for serious violent offences

A study to address gaps in knowledge by examining the predictive validity of commonly used risk assessment measures for violent and general reoffending in a sample of males in prison in Victoria, Australia.
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Comparison of rolling and closed group treatment programs for sexual offenders
Prevention and Intervention | Summary Report

Comparison of rolling and closed group treatment programs for sexual offenders

An examination on whether rolling (open) and closed treatment programmes had equivalent outcomes for men with histories of sexual offending.
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An analysis of the criminogenic needs of incarcerated serious violent offenders with an intellectual disability
Understanding and Assessment | Summary Report

An analysis of the criminogenic needs of incarcerated serious violent offenders with an intellectual disability

An examination on the risk factor profile of a sample of serious violent offenders with an intellectual disability in Victoria, Australia on three commonly used risk assessment measures.
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The challenge of predicting imminent sexual and violent offending
Desistance and Reintegration | Summary Report 1

The challenge of predicting imminent sexual and violent offending

A review to investigate acute dynamic risk factors to determine which factors predicted violent or sexual behaviour in the short-term and whether change in factors was associated with the timing of a new crime.
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Effectiveness of psychological treatments for violent offenders in custodial, community and forensic mental health settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevention and Intervention | Summary Report 1

Effectiveness of psychological treatments for violent offenders in custodial, community and forensic mental health settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis

A systematic review and meta-analysis of research studies on the effectiveness of psychological treatments in adult violent offenders across correctional and forensic mental health settings.
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Reoffending outcomes of people managed under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 (VIC) ('CMIA')
Prevention and Intervention | Summary Report 2

Reoffending outcomes of people managed under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 (VIC) ('CMIA')

An examination on the reoffending outcomes of people subject to supervision orders under the CMIA following conditional release and absolute discharge, and the factors that modified reoffending pathways.
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Are psychological treatments for adult violent offenders associated with change in dynamic risk factors? A meta-analysis of intermediate treatment outcomes
Prevention and Intervention | Summary Report 2

Are psychological treatments for adult violent offenders associated with change in dynamic risk factors? A meta-analysis of intermediate treatment outcomes

A review that forms part of a larger systematic review on the impact of psychological treatments delivered to violent offenders on reoffending and the factors that influence the effectiveness of treatment.
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There are many ways to engage with us. Whether you’re a student, from the media or an organisation interested in our professional development and training programs or consulting services, contact us on +61 3 9214 3887 or via cfbs@swinburne.edu.au. 

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