Establishment of Kosovo Forensic Psychiatry Institute

Duration:

19.3.2012–19.9.2013

Unit at THL:

International Affairs Unit

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Coordinated and structured delivery process of forensic psychiatry services according to EU standards.

Objectives

Improve the treatment of mentally ill law offenders by enabling Kosovo authorities to deliver professional services through the establishment of Kosovo Forensic Psychiatry Institute(KFPI).The KFPI and its Steering Group will be a part of the Kosovar Health system and work closely with the Judiciary.

Implementation

Reinforcement of coordination mechanisms and an effective Kosovo Forensic Psychiatry Institute's management structure and standard operating procedures.Training of professionals is an integral part of the project.

Partnes

The Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Kosovo Judicial Council and the Psychiatric Clinic of the University Clinical Centre of Kosovo. National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Finland.

Funding

European Union represented by the European Union Office in Kosovo.

Contact information

Minna Sinkkonen