2025 IAFMHS CONFERENCE
The International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services (IAFMHS) was established in 2000 as an international non-profit association, with headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Goals of the Association
The goals of the Association can be broadly defined as follows:
- Enhance the standards of forensic mental health services in the international community.
- Promote an international dialogue about forensic mental health, including aspects such as violence and family violence.
- Promote education, training, and research in forensic mental health.
- Inform professional communities and the public about current issues in forensic mental health.
- Promote and utilize advanced technologies in pursuit of the above goals.
- Form informal and formal liaisons with organizations having a similar purpose.
Annual Conference
A primary part of the Association’s mandate is to hold an annual conference. This event provides an arena for information sharing on the latest research, program development, as well as legal, administrative, and ethical matters.
Publications
The Association publishes the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health.
Purpose
The Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (the “Code”) is designed to reinforce and preserve IAFMHS’s tradition of integrity and the credibility of the Association. The Association recognizes the diversity of its membership and acknowledges that many members may hold membership in other professional associations. No part of the Code supersedes or substitutes for the professional standards or guidelines expected of our members in their other affiliations.
Further, as part of IAFMH’s commitment to fairness, integrity, and transparency, all individuals involved in investigations and appeals processes will be required to remain free from conflicts of interest that could compromise impartiality or the perception of fairness.
Dublin, Ireland
