Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute

The MHLPI team is currently recruiting for the International Risk Assessment Implementation Survey (iRaise), an international study examining how violence and recidivism risk assessment tools are implemented across workplace settings. This project aims to better understand the perceptions, experiences, and opinions of professionals involved in risk assessment practice, with a focus on how implementation unfolds at the level of agencies, teams, and day-to-day clinical or correctional work. The survey is open to professionals who conduct risk assessments or oversee those who do in settings where a structured risk assessment tool has been formally adopted as part of workplace policy or practice. Participation involves completing an anonymous online survey of approximately 30 minutes, covering professional background, workplace characteristics, and experiences related to risk assessment implementation. Stay tuned for updates as we continue expanding international outreach and collaboration across forensic mental health, justice, and related professional communities. Read more details + link to survey here: https://douglask973.wixsite.com/mhlpi/about-4

The MHLPI team is currently developing an international survey aimed at better understanding the experiences of professionals working in forensic mental health settings. This project explores a wide range of topics including research use, system-level policy, clinical practice, ethics, innovation, and workplace well-being. ​ The survey is being co-designed by researchers, clinicians, and trainees from multiple countries and disciplines, and will include targeted questions on gender, equity, and the impact of broader social trends. ​ Stay tuned for updates — we look forward to launching the survey soon and welcoming contributions from across the forensic mental health community. ​ For questions or to get involved, feel free to contact us.