The Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy (ILPPP) at the University of Virginia (UVA) is an interdisciplinary program in forensic psychology, forensic psychiatry, forensic neuropsychology, and mental health law. Our activities include empirical and theoretical research, forensic clinical evaluations, academic programs, professional training, and public policy consultation and review.

Bringing a rigorous scientific perspective to their clinical work, ILPPP personnel conduct forensic evaluations and expert testimony for a wide variety of criminal and civil cases. We evaluate both juveniles and adults. We evaluate and consult across many state, federal, and military jurisdictions.

The ILPPP provides trainings on forensic evaluation and mental health law for mental health professionals, attorneys, judges, and forensic or correctional clinicians. These trainings are available online or in-person for professionals within and beyond Virginia.

The UVA Mental Health Policy and Practices Group is an interdisciplinary collaboration in mental health policy, law, and public health. Faculty and staff from the UVA ILPPP and the Department of Public Health Sciences study mental health policy and related public health topics in collaboration with community stakeholders across Virginia.