Child and adolescent forensic psychiatry survey--in Scotland.
OBJECTIVE
To review the provision of Adolescent Forensic Services, and assess the need for the development of a separate service as exists for adult mentally disordered offenders.


METHODS
To investigate by postal survey to all child and adolescent psychiatrists in Scotland.


RESULTS
There is a lack of forensic adolescent expertise in Scotland and a perceived need for it. Child and adolescent psychiatrists are required to deal with difficult forensic cases, without appropriate training.


CONCLUSIONS
A child and adolescent forensic service for Scotland needs to be developed.
Shah
P J
PJ
Adolescent Forensic Service, MHSS Prestwich Hospital, Manchester.
D000068:Accreditation; D000293:Adolescent; D000296:Adolescent Psychiatry / Q000592:standards; D002648:Child; D002665:Child Psychiatry / Q000592:standards; D005555:Forensic Psychiatry / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000523:psychology*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D012606:Scotland; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D000078329:Workforce