FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
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Dr. Stephen OluwaniyiName Position: HOD |
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Forensic Psychiatry
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY is the branch of psychiatry that deals with the assessment and treatment of mental disorders which appears to be associated with offending behaviour. It is also concerned with all the legal aspects of psychiatry including civil law and laws regulating psychiatric practice.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Assessment and treatment of individuals with mental disorders associated with offending behaviour.
- Prison in-reach for assessment and treatment of inmates with mental disorders.
- Liaising with various agencies of the criminal justice system.
- Preparation of psychiatric assessment reports for the court and other legal agencies
- Appearance in court as expert witnesses.
- Risk assessment and management.
- Research
- Training.
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIC UNIT’S CONSULTANTS
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Dr. A.B. Awesu Dr. A.L Raji