Call for Papers: Special Issue on Cultural Safety and Indigenous-Led Change in Forensic Mental Health Services

We are excited to share a call for papers for a forthcoming special issue of the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, titled: Cultural Safety and Indigenous-Led Change in Forensic Mental Health Services.

This issue aims to highlight Indigenous-led or ethically co-developed research focused on transforming forensic mental health and legal systems through cultural safety, systemic change, and Indigenous authority. We are inviting original research, evaluations, theoretical pieces, and reviews that address critical issues and reimagine forensic or correctional practices through Indigenous knowledge, relational approaches, and wellness-based frameworks. You can find more information below:

Full Call for Papers: https://journals.sagepub.com/page/FMH/cultural-safety-indigenous-led-change-cfp

Submission Deadline: January 15, 2026

Guest Editors: Dr. Lisa Monchalin and Dr. Alicia Nijdam-Jones.

Please feel free to reach out to us if you’re considering submitting a manuscript or would like to talk through an idea. We’d also be very grateful if you could share this widely with colleagues, community collaborators, or students whose work aligns with this call.