The RANZCP Section of Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry (SCAFP) focuses on the mental health and wellbeing of children, adolescents and families interacting with civil or criminal legal systems. 

This Section aims to:

  • promote the objectives of the College relating to child and adolescent forensic psychiatry
  • advise on training in child and adolescent forensic psychiatry
  • advance and disseminate research in child and adolescent forensic psychiatry
  • contribute to and promote the highest standards of clinical practice.
Awards
In order to encourage achievements and excellence in child and adolescent forensic psychiatry, the Section supports the award: The Adler Nurcombe Trainee Prize
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Join the Section

All members of the College (including trainees and Affiliates) are eligible to join this Section. 

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Contact

The current committee can be contacted through binational.committees@ranzcp.org

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