Kilbane, Sarah ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4752-5755 and Tomlin, Jack ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7610-7918 (2025) Stigma in forensic mental healthcare: an introduction to the special issue. International Journal of Forensic Mental Health. pp. 1-5. ISSN 1499-9013 (Print), 1932-9903 (Online) (doi:10.1177/14999013251366448)

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Abstract

Individuals with mental health needs, including those with dual diagnosis of substance use disorders, who encounter the criminal justice system often face multiple layers of stigma tied to their identities as ‘offenders’, people with mental illness, and substance ‘users’. Additional stigmas may stem from factors such as homelessness or belonging to marginalized ethnic or cultural groups. These labels can severely impact mental health, increase the likelihood of further involvement with the criminal justice system, impact on self-identity, and limit access to opportunities in education, housing, and employment. More broadly, these negative assumptions undermine a person's social citizenship and their capacity to lead a meaningful, prosocial life. As a result, reducing the stigma experienced by individuals with these intersecting identities is crucial. This special issue sought to collate contemporary research from around the world on the topic of forensic mental health stigma and make suggestions for moving the field forward.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Special Issue Resubmission: "The Role of Stigma for People with Mental Health Needs Involved in the Criminal Justice System."
Uncontrolled Keywords:	stigma, forensic mental health stigma
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology K Law > K Law (General) R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Law and Criminology
Last Modified:	03 Sep 2025 14:47
URI:	https://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/50980

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