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PreparationRead Week 6 Assignment: Sentencing Decisions [PDF], a fictitious case scenario, for insight into how forensic psychology affects the courts.Put yourself in the shoes of a criminal justice intern shadowing the forensic psychologist in a local court. The psychologist has asked you to do some research for a workshop she’s hosting about psychological aspects related to the court process to help the community understand the role of a forensic psychologist and what they can bring to the criminal justice system.Refer to Chapters 2, 9, and 10 in your textbook and the B.S. in Criminal Justice Library Guide for resources for completing this assignment.InstructionsUse the case scenario and other resources to write a 3 page report addressing the following questions:What did the psychologist do to determine if Mr. Bell was competent to stand trial?What role did the psychologist play in the determining whether Mr. Bell was mentally ill or developmentally delayed in his court hearing?What assessment tools did the psychologist use to determine Mr. Bell’s diagnosis? (Various assessment tools are covered in Chapter 10 in your textbook).What additional assessment did the forensic psychologist use to determine what facility Mr. Bell should be placed in?Use three academic resources to support your responses. Your textbook can be included as a resource. Consult Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library and B.S. in Criminal Justice Library Guide for the other two sources.This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:Examine the psychological understanding and response to offending behavior, encompassing the courts.

First, summarize the definition of a gang used by the U.S. Department of Justice, and then invent a fictional character and explain at least 3 specific elements, known or unknown to him or her, that influenced his or her decision to join a gang. Consider their parental influences, community, home environment, school performance, and so on. Once these elements have been explained, address at least 1 myth related to gang activity.

Lobbying and AdvocacyBased on what you have read this week describe the difference between lobbying and advocacy. Discuss an issue that you strongly believe should be advocated for in your field or by your discipline or community.What data or evidence would you provide to your Congressperson, Senator or Community representative if you were going to lobby or advocate on behalf of that issue?Analyze the role a human service provider plays in influencing policy decisions on a Federal, State and/or local level.

Week 6 Assignment – Cybercrime TheoriesInstructionsWrite a 3–4 page paper in which you:Explain the various forms of social engineering tactics that hackers employ and provide an example of each.Describe the five social norms of hacker subculture and provide an example of each.Search Internet news sources and find a recent article on hacking. Describe the tone in regard to hacking and explain what the article conveys in regard to stigmas and labels surrounding the hacker.Use the Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library to locate at least three quality references for this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.

A crime scene investigator has located a witness at a crime scene, but he/she is uncooperative. The investigator strongly believes that this witness is fearful of something and is uncooperative.Describe the handling of witnesses and evidence.What would you as the investigator do to elicit the cooperation of this witness and collect evidence for the case?Be sure to reference all sources using APA style. For more information on APA, please visit the APASTYLE Lab.5-6 Pages

Week 5 Project – DueFeb 14, 2021 11:59 PMMCJ6985-Applied Professional Project SU01Final Introduction and Background SectionsIn this assignment, you will incorporate the feedback that you have received till now and submit revised, final versions of your introduction and background sections of your report. Your submission should be a clean, updated version that will be included in your compiled final project.Cite all sources using APA format on a separate page.Submission Details:Name yourdocumentSU_MCJ6985_W5_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.Week 5 ProjectWeek 5 Project Due February 14 at 11:59 PMWeek 1 Response from professor Threaded 1The topic of privatization is profoundly interesting. I wonder (out loud), if there are differences in recidivism rates for inmates warehoused in privates versus public facilities? I could see a randomized study selecting participants from both types of institutions and, of course, “following them” for up to three years post-release. Just a lead to possibly provide some narrow direction.In any case, just to give you a heads-up, this project is more than just a literature review or reporting statistics collected by government agencies. You will be designing a study on your own, collecting and analyzing data, to test your ideas. Of course, given the short-term nature of the class the data will have to be fictitious. Let me know if you need further clarification.Week 2 Threaded responsePerhaps you could structure the methodology so that the study randomly selects offenders from both public and privately run facilities to shadow post-release? You can, of course, administer self-reported criminal behavior surveys to see if differences exist in terms of reoffending. Additionally, I think you can run a criminal background check for all participants to examine differences in recidivism as well as to perform a cross-validation of self-reported responses.Week 3 Threaded responseThis is a nice setup, Stephanie. Social and economic marginalization are active ingredients that lead to re-offending. In the context of the private/public prison comparisons, I think you may find that all else being equal the real barrier to successful reintegration requires a cultural change. Would you, after all, higher an ex-felon? Most say “yes” but I imagine the stigma is too much of a risk for business owners.Week 4 Threaded responseTo simplify, might I suggest:Hypothesis:Null: Inmates housed in private prisons are no more likely to recidivate post-release as compared to inmates housed in public prisons.Alternate: Inmates housed in private prisons have significantly different recidivism rates as compared to inmates housed in public prisons.Variables:Independent variable: Type of prison (private or public)Dependent variable: Re-arrest (3 years after release)Reply

This case study assignment explores euthanasia. Using the CSU Online Library and additional scholarly resources, research euthanasia in your state, and address the items below.· What is euthanasia?· Identify and describe laws regarding euthanasia in your state.· Explain a recent case about euthanasia and its outcome.· Based upon what you have read, give your opinion on euthanasia, and support your argument.Your case study will be at least three pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages. It should present an insightful and thorough analysis with strong arguments and evidence.You are required to use at least two outside resources, one of which must be from the CSU Online Library. All resources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Your case study, including all references, will be formatted in APA style.

Discuss the concepts presented in the following videos. Did you encounter any new information? Share additional sources and thoughts. What is the “Hunger winter?” What did we learn from it?Ted.com talk – What babies learn before they’re bornDISCOVERY CHANNEL; The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy

1. What is the role of federalism in framing youth issues?2. What are the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative’s five objectives for reform in the juvenile justice system?3. How can fragmentation and tunneling be overcome?4. What is important to consider when using a data-driven approach to decision making?

Sentencing DecisionsPreparationRead Week 6 Assignment: Sentencing Decisions [PDF], a fictitious case scenario, for insight into how forensic psychology affects the courts.Put yourself in the shoes of a criminal justice intern shadowing the forensic psychologist in a local court. The psychologist has asked you to do some research for a workshop she’s hosting about psychological aspects related to the court process to help the community understand the role of a forensic psychologist and what they can bring to the criminal justice system.Refer to Chapters 2, 9, and 10 in your textbook and the B.S. in Criminal Justice Library Guide for resources for completing this assignment.InstructionsUse the case scenario and other resources to write a 3 page report addressing the following questions:What did the psychologist do to determine if Mr. Bell was competent to stand trial?What role did the psychologist play in the determining whether Mr. Bell was mentally ill or developmentally delayed in his court hearing?What assessment tools did the psychologist use to determine Mr. Bell’s diagnosis? (Various assessment tools are covered in Chapter 10 in your textbook).What additional assessment did the forensic psychologist use to determine what facility Mr. Bell should be placed in?Use three academic resources to support your responses. Your textbook can be included as a resource. Consult Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library and B.S. in Criminal Justice Library Guide for the other two sources.This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:Examine the psychological understanding and response to offending behavior, encompassing the courts.