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Reliable role- and context-specific instruments are needed to assess professional stigma in settings where therapeutic and security responsibilities intersect. This study examined the psychometric properties of the newly developed PROfessional Forensic Stigma (PROFS) scale, a multidimensional measure assessing stereotypes, prejudices, and discriminatory behaviors among professionals working with forensic populations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this cross-sectional study, 219 mental healthcare professionals from forensic and community services in Spain (n = 79), Belgium (n = 83), and the Netherlands (n = 57) completed the initial PROFS (36 items; 7-point Likert scale), and measures of negative stereotypes (ATMIO), affective reactions (APDQ), social distance (SDS), empathy (IRI), and social desirability (BIDR-16). Psychometric evaluation used classical test theory and Rasch analysis (Partial Credit Model). Item functioning, dimensionality, reliability, and construct validity were assessed. Convergent and divergent validity were examined using Spearman correlation coefficients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The initial PROFS demonstrated a three-domain structure (Stereotypes, Prejudice, Discrimination). Rasch-based item refinement and correction of disordered response thresholds resulted in a final 30-item version with a 5-point response format. The refined PROFS showed acceptable to good reliability (total scale PSI\u00a0=\u00a00.86\u20130.90; subscale PSI\u00a0=\u00a00.67\u20130.84). Convergent validity was supported by moderate to strong correlations between Stereotypes and negative stereotypes (\u03c1 = 0.58), Prejudice and affective reactions (\u03c1 = 0.40\u20130.55), and Discrimination and social distance (\u03c1 = 0.36; all p &amp;lt; 0.01). Weak associations with empathy and social desirability supported divergent validity. Floor effects were observed for Discrimination items.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The PROFS shows satisfactory psychometric performance and provides evidence for its reliability and construct validity as a measure of professional stigma among mental health care professionals working with forensic service users. The scale may support research and evaluation of stigma-related outcomes and can be used to identify professional stigma in teams or services and to inform the development and evaluation of stigma-reduction initiatives, with the ultimate aim of improving care and rehabilitation prospects for forensic service users.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fpsyt.2026.1806480","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,7,8]],"date-time":"2026-07-08T14:50:04Z","timestamp":1783522204000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Psychometric evaluation of the professional forensic stigma scale"],"prefix":"10.3389","volume":"17","author":[{"given":"Ellen","family":"Vorstenbosch","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Research, Teaching and Innovation Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de D\u00e9u","place":["Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain"]},{"name":"Department of Medicine and Translational Research, University of Barcelona","place":["Barcelona, Spain"]},{"name":"Swiss Paraplegic Research","place":["Nottwil, Switzerland"]},{"name":"Centre for Biomedical Research on Mental Health (CIBERSAM)","place":["Madrid, Spain"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Yvonne H. 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