Forensic Mental Health Practitioner Service
A journey through the criminal justice system
Practical solutions Mental health knowledge and experience Criminal justice knowledge and experience Understanding of end to end CJS systems Focus on relationships across MH & CJS Understanding of BAME + CJS issues
Practical solutions Good knowledge of local / pan London services Flexible approach to referrals / information Ability to span the CJS pathway Flexible approach to hard to reach service users Outreach initiatives
The Together FMHP service Police custody suites Magistrates courts Crown Courts Probation service
North East London L&D Trial Site Barnet, Enfield & Haringey MH NHS Trust / East London NHS Foundation Trust / North East London NHS Foundation Trust / Together Snapshot data view – April to September 2014 Total referrals – 1756 BAME – 819 or 47% (76% male) 69% with mental health needs 63% previous or current contact with mental health services
Thank you Colin Burgess RMN BSc MSc Operations and Development Manager Forensic Mental Health Practitioner Service Direct line: Mobile: Old Street, London EC1V 9BE