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Forensic Mental Health Services Mapping

Forensic Mental Health Services Mapping

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health

Publication date:
22 September 2026

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The forensic mental health services mapping report provides an overview of forensic mental health services in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The report:

  • describes the forensic mental health continuum, including inpatient, prison in-reach, court liaison, community and step-down services
  • examines service utilisation, investment and capacity across forensic mental health services
  • explores variation in service provision, infrastructure and models of care across regions
  • considers future demand and service requirements to support planning across the forensic mental health system.

This report has been produced by Sapere.

Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/09/22/forensic-mental-health-services-mapping/