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Christopher Webster
Rising Star Awards for Early Career Professionals (ECPs)
in Forensic Mental Health

The Christopher Webster Early Career Award honours Dr. Christopher Webster, who passed away February 20, 2024. Dr. Webster was an internationally respected scholar whose pioneering contributions to the field of violence risk assessment are well known to members of the Association and to the broader forensic mental health community. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Webster was a valued colleague to professionals across many countries. His publications and lectures have provided enduring insights and have significantly advanced our understanding of risk, violence, and mental health. Of particular relevance to the purpose of this Award, Dr. Webster acted as an exemplary role model and mentor to several scholars and practitioners as they were embarking on their careers.

We honour his generosity of spirit, the quality of his work, and his instrumental role as a mentor by presenting this award at the annual meeting of the Association. IAFMHS awards two (02) Christopher D. Webster Rising Star Awards for Early Career Professionals (ECPs) in Forensic Mental Health each year. These awards acknowledge individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field at an early stage in their careers.

Find more information and latest recipients HERE! 

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Rüdiger Müller-Isberner Award

Dr. Rüdiger Müller-Isberner retired from the Board of the IAFMHS in 2014, before presenting as keynote speaker at the IAFMHS conference in Manchester in 2015. His contributions to the IAFMHS have been significant, both in supporting the association from its inception and as a role model for others in the field, particularly with respect to integrating science and practice.

The Rüdiger Müller-Isberner award is intended to celebrate his contributions to the field and the Association, by honoring a long-standing member of the association whose career epitomizes the fusion of clinical practice, scholarly research, and mentorship. The awardee can come from any discipline, and can be either a primary researcher who focuses on clear clinical applications (e.g., treatment or assessment of forensic populations) or a clinician who has made substantial research contributions to the implementation of best practices.