PSY-5114 v1: Policy and Justice in Forensic Psychology :Critique Contemporatry Reform Efforts

Purpose

In lesson 5, we discussed contemporary reform efforts which may address various areas including law, policing, the court, and/or sanctions. You’ve had a chance to review some examples of reform efforts, and in this assignment, you will explore one contemporary reform that is related to the crime type you have selected to focus on in this course.

Instructions

In this assignment, you will first conduct a library search to identify one scholarly source discussing a contemporary reform effort related to your selected crime type. Then you will complete a table, found in the resources for lesson 5, which will:

•  Identify at least one contemporary reform of law, policing, the court process, and/or sanctions that are relevant to the crime type you have selected to focus on in this course.
• Describe how the reform effort has changed law, policy, and/or practice.
• Identify any ways in which the theory you have selected to focus on in this course aligns with the contemporary reform.
• Identify any ways in which the theory you have selected to focus on in this course does not align with the contemporary reform.
• Provide your educated opinion of the possible impact the contemporary reform may have on victims, which may include psychological (e.g., trauma), social (e.g., impaired relationships), and/or behavioral (e.g., avoidance). TIP: You may want to review your lesson 3 assignment to guide your opinion.
• Provide your educated opinion of the possible impact the contemporary reform may have on offenders, which may include psychological (e.g., suicide), social (e.g., employment), or behavioral (e.g., recidivism) outcomes.
• TIP: You may find it helpful to review your lesson 4 assignment to guide your opinion.

Length: One completed table

References: Include a minimum of 1 scholarly reference

The completed assignment should address all assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations and current APA standards, and adhere to the Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy.