International symposium on violence risk assessment

Advance scientific understanding of violence risk assessment and management
Often misunderstood, violence risk assessment is a crucial methodology for preventing harm and threats. By critically examining current research on risk factors and violent behavior, and identifying emerging trends and gaps, the symposium will help both professionals and interested attendees deepen their understanding of the field.

Promote evidence-based risk assessment
Enhancing the knowledge of those working in mental health, correctional, or law enforcement settings is key to improving case management and follow-up. Presenting and discussing validated tools and methodologies will support this goal.

Enhance risk management strategies
Risk assessment is intrinsically linked to risk management and protection. Exploring practical approaches to managing individuals at risk—including intervention planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and ethical considerations—will help improve current practices and highlight the relevance of this methodology.

Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration
Violent behavior is a complex phenomenon that requires coordinated responses. One objective of the symposium is to emphasize the importance of collaboration across disciplines and clarify the roles and responsibilities of different services when cases span multiple sectors. Dialogue among professionals in psychiatry, psychology, criminology, and policing will be key to this effort.

Support public engagement through open science
Making scientific knowledge accessible to a wider audience promotes transparency, societal awareness, and informed public discourse. The symposium will offer the opportunity to explain risk factors, assessment procedures, and violence prevention strategies in an inclusive and engaging way for lay audience.