Research Reports & Publications

Annual Research Report

Forensicare and the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science produce an Annual Research Report which details all research activities from the previous financial year.

Prioritising research aligned with our Research Priorities

Our research priorities and enablers were identified through key stakeholder engagement and expert consultation over multiple workshop and planning sessions and subsequently approved by the Forensicare Operational Research Committee (ORC). The priorities are founded in the nexus between science and practice – with each informing the other to ensure excellence and evidence-based practice in our service. The six research priority areas align with our vision; meaningful lives lived safely; hope in recovery; connected care.

Evaluates and improves Forensicare services

Improves how we partner with our consumers and carers and promote their journey to improved wellbeing and more meaningful lives

Strengthens the capability and wellbeing of our staff

Addresses the mental health and other causes of violent and complex problem behaviour

Improves how we prevent inpatient aggression and violence and reduce restrictive intervention use

Helps us address co-occurring and other factors that delay recovery progress

Click here to download a graphic summary of the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science Strategic Plan 2023 -2028

More information

The Forensicare Research Operational Plan contains further details about Forensicare research priorities. For more information, please contact the Forensicare Research Department. E: research@forensicare.vic.gov.au