The International Journal of Forensic Mental Health provides an international forum for disseminating research and practical developments to forensic mental health professionals. Forensic populations include both adults and youth involved in the criminal justice system, particularly mentally disordered offenders and sex offenders. The focus is on forensic issues such as criminal responsibility, competency or fitness to stand trial, risk assessment, family violence, and treatment of forensic clients. The journal reflects the international audience represented by the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services, and articles comparing the law and/or practice in different countries are encouraged. The journal is the official publication of the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services, and the journal is a benefit of membership.
　　《国际法医心理健康杂志》为向法医心理健康专业人员传播研究和实际发展提供了一个国际论坛。法医人口包括参与刑事司法系统的成年人和青年，特别是精神错乱的罪犯和性罪犯。重点是刑事责任、受审能力或适格性、风险评估、家庭暴力和法医客户待遇等法医问题。该杂志反映了以国际法医精神卫生服务协会为代表的国际受众，并鼓励对不同国家的法律和/或实践进行比较的文章。该杂志是国际法医精神卫生服务协会的正式出版物，该杂志是会员的一个好处。