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violent and sexual re-offending). We will determine if the concept of protective factors is usefulwith those high risk offenders. The presentation will discuss the results of a pilot study using theSAPROF as part of the assessment of dangerous offenders. Interestingly, this study indicates thepresence of protective factors and the utility of the SAPROF with dangerous offenders. Thisinstrument made it possible to divide the sample into two clusters. New data concerning subtypesof dangerous offenders will also be discussed, as well as implications for assessment, treatmentand further legal recommendations.Older Mentally Ill Offenders: Profile and Treatment TrajectoriesStefaan De Smet, University College Ghent (stefaan.desmet@hogent.be)In parallel with the ageing of the general population in Western Europe and the U.S., policymakers, practitioners and academics gradually seem to be recognizing that ageing in offenderpopulations is an important treatment challenge. Because of specific age-related issues, theseclients seem to have special needs with regard to adapted forensic treatment. Like most Westerncountries, Belgium accepts the legal principle of providing psychiatric treatment to offendersjudged as irresponsible for their offences due to a mental illness. Research on the situation ofolder mentally ill offenders (60 +) is still scarce, although this seems to be a growing population.The objectives of this presentation are two-fold. First, the results of a retrospective case studythat was set up to investigate the characteristics of older mentally ill offenders in Flanders (theDutch-speaking region of Belgium) will be presented and discussed. Besides socio-demographicresults, the emphasis will be laid on distinguishing profiles with regard to their life coursetrajectories in mental health care and justice settings. A second part of the presentation will focuson the perceptions of older mentally ill offenders with regard to the treatment and support theyhave received. Implications for practice and research will be discussed.An Examination of the Pre-Offence Clinical Care of Known Psychotic PatientsWho Subsequently OffendGraham Mellsop, Waikato Clinical School, New Zealand(graham.mellsop@waikatodhb.health.nz)Patients/offenders admitted to the Forensic Psychiatric Services at three sites in Australia andNew Zealand (Auckland, Dr. Skipworth; Queensland, Dr. Hefferman; Waikoto, Dr. Tapsell), andwho have received treatment for a psychosis at some time in the preceeding 12 months, form thestudy cohort. The total catchment population for these forensic services is approximately 7million. This retrospective, observational study will examine the clinical care provided to thiscohort to seek an understanding of why that care did not prevent future offending. Particularemphasis will be placed on those aspects of clinical care (eg. pharmacolocial, medico-legal,283