Our publications and products
Read Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science reports and publications — including journal articles, conference papers and other academic works by our researchers — and explore other Centre products for forensic mental health professionals, including manuals available for purchase.
Our annual research reports
Read previous annual reports
Our manuals
We have two manuals for forensic mental health professionals available for purchase.
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The Dynamic Appraisal of Situational Aggression (DASA)
This is a structured measure used by unit staff to assess risk of imminent (within the next 24 hours) aggression by patients in psychiatric hospitals and other secure settings.
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The Aggression Prevention Protocol (APP)
This manual is designed to be used in conjunction with DASA to provide staff with guidance about how to intervene to prevent violence for patients presenting with different levels of risk.
Catalyst Consortium publications
We received a grant from the Victorian Corrections Minister in 2017 to establish the Catalyst Consortium, conducting research into serious violent and sexual offending. The Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health has contributed additional funding to ensure the work extends to forensic mental health consumers and forensic mental health services.
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Contact the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science
There are many ways to engage with us. Whether you’re a student, from the media or an organisation interested in our professional development and training programs or consulting services, contact us on +61 3 9214 3887 or via cfbs@swinburne.edu.au.