The Forensic Psychiatric Center in Trelleborg is Sweden’s largest facility of its kind, designed for secure, long-term psychiatric care and assessments of individuals with severe mental disorders who have committed serious offenses. The facility also functions as a regional center for research and education within forensic psychiatry, supporting a multi-professional staff and a patient-centered approach. Opened in 2016, it is a flagship in sustainable healthcare architecture, emphasizing integration with its natural surroundings and a therapeutic, secure environment for patients and staff

• Forensic psychiatric evaluation and treatment of severe mental disorders

• Risk assessments for court and correctional services

• Rehabilitation and therapy for violent and high-risk offenders

• Multidisciplinary psychiatric care involving psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers

• Research and education in forensic psychiatry

• Facility is designed to maximize patient safety, therapeutic outcomes, and environmental efficiency (passive and positive energy building).

• Adopts continuous auditing, participation in national quality improvement programs, and evidence-based clinical protocols.

• Patient outcomes, functional safety, and staff well-being are key focuses, with research-driven care and regular contributions to national studies

• Vision: To lead in the secure, humane, and evidence-based treatment and assessment of patients requiring forensic psychiatric care, with a focus on research and sustainability.

• Mission: Provide high-quality and safe forensic psychiatric services that balance patient rehabilitation, legal responsibilities, and societal protection—while fostering education, wellness, and sustainable healthcare practices