Adverse childhood experiences in forensic psychiatric patients: Prevalence and correlates from two independent Canadian samples

There is a lack of research examining Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in forensic psychiatric patients despite research consistently demonstrating a relationship between ACEs and later life mental and physical health issues and likelihood of incarceration. The current study sought to examine the relationships between ACEs and indicators of health and offending among forensic psychiatric patients. Medicolegal files were reviewed and coded …