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This guide is to provide victims of offenders in the forensic mental health system with information about their rights.

This document contains information for registered victims about:

  • the information and notifications they have the right to receive
  • how to have a voice in decisions made about people in the forensic mental health system
  • the treatment and leave processes for people in the forensic mental health system
  • who to contact if you need support, have any questions, would like to give feedback or want more information.

Publishing information

Publication date
Citation
Ministry of Health. 2022. Victims’ Rights in the Health System Your rights as a registered victim of a person detained in hospital for mental health treatment. Wellington: Ministry of Health.
ISBN
978-1-991075-04-8 (online)
HP number
8660
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