Victim’s Rights and Competency to Stand Trial
Based on your professional interests, choose one of the following topics that pertains to adult criminal court:
Victim’s Rights
Competency to Stand Trial
Criminal Responsibility
Estimating Violence Risk
Criminal Characteristics (e.g., personality, thinking style, etc.)
Review the corresponding section(s) of Bartol and Bartol, as well as any other relevant material in the Learning Resources to familiarize yourself with the topic you have selected.
Search the Walden Library and find at least one peer-reviewed article about the topic you selected that pertains to the role of forensic psychology professionals in the criminal system.
BY DAY 3
Sample Solution
Based on my interest in understanding the complexities of human behavior, I'd like to explore the topic of Estimating Violence Risk in adult criminal court. This area requires forensic psychologists to assess an individual's potential for future violence, which has significant implications for sentencing, parole decisions, and public safety.
Learning Resources:
- I will thoroughly review the corresponding sections on Estimating Violence Risk in Bartol and Bartol's textbook.
- I will explore the Learning Resources for any additional materials related to violence risk assessment and forensic psychology's role in this area.
- I will utilize the Walden Library to search for at least one peer-reviewed journal article that delves into the role of forensic psychologists in estimating violence risk within the adult criminal court system.
- Keywords: "Forensic Psychology," "Violence Risk Assessment," "Adult Criminal Court," "Recidivism Risk."
- Databases: PsycINFO, Criminal Justice Abstracts, JSTOR.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the various methods used for violence risk assessment in forensic psychology.
- Explore the ethical considerations and limitations associated with violence risk assessment.
- Analyze the impact of forensic psychologists' assessments on court proceedings and public safety decisions.