Mission
The Institut’s mission is made up of four parts, each of which focuses on the well-being of patients and staff, as well as the safety of patients, staff, and the general public—all while consistently ensuring that the quality of our services and resources is rigorously monitored and improved.
Our mission is to :
- evaluate and treat patients who have an elevated risk of violent behaviour
- teach at the college and university levels
- carry out fundamental clinical research
- prevent violence
Our facility’s ultra-specialized mission and university vocation have imparted us with a unique role and responsibilities. The Institut works to :
- conduct evaluations to determine if patients are dangerous or long-term offenders
- evaluate, detain, and treat accused individuals found not criminally responsible, especially those who are high risk
- evaluate, detain, and treat accused individuals declared unfit to stand trial or found not criminally responsible and subject to strict detention due to the elevated risk they pose to public safety
- evaluate, detain, and treat accused adults or adolescents subject to mandatory evaluation or treatment of their mental state and who present a very high risk to public safety or a complex syndrome (comorbidities, homelessness, sexual offences, etc.)
- teach and provide internship opportunities in forensic psychiatry (subspecialties and psychiatry)
- conduct psychiatric/justice/public safety research
- manage violence
- develop activities to transfer knowledge, share learnings, and support the evolution of practices
Values
To carry out our mission, the Institut brings together professionals from numerous disciplines and sectors. Each adheres to a set of values that make up the Institut’s unique character and foundation of our existence.
Collaboration
Collaboration between colleagues and partners is key when it comes to offering quality care and services based on a synergy of knowledge and communication. Collaboration also supports the development of skills and initiative.
Recognition
Recognizing everyone’s contribution to providing quality care and services, as well as maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients and personnel, is a core part of the Institut’s values.
Equity
Equity is achieved through an approach based on honesty and mutual trust with the goal of positively recognizing everyone’s diversity, distinctiveness, and needs.
Excellence
Excellence comes from competence and the perfecting of resources, which bring knowledge and expertise to our ability to offer quality, cutting-edge care and services.
Initiative
Initiative is encouraged as a way to deliver change and improve the quality of care and services we offer, and is the basis for constructive, creative, and responsible autonomy that reflects the Institut’s guidelines.
Respect
Respect is present in our day-to-day interactions with patients, colleagues, and partners, and is founded on consideration for the other in all we do.
Vision
« Safe and respectful cutting-edge psychiatric care. »
The Institut’s vision is a facility that :
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- has a unique mission;
- puts patients at the centre of the care and services they receive;
- believes the primacy of the individual is a daily commitment;
is structured around a common goal;
- stands out through its desire to always be at the cutting edge of best practices;
- leverages its employees’ engagement, initiative, and expertise;
- offers standardized care and services, notably when it comes to managing violent behaviour;
- is recognized as the leader in its field for the quality of care and services offered;
- is structured around a common goal;
- is known for its commitment to protecting the rights of patients and the general public.
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