No Plagiarism! Research for this paper will be mandatory. I will provide you with my text book if you do not have access to it. Other references for research will be provided in a Word file. I have provided the scoring guide, please hit the distinguished mark for all areas. You will need to choose ONE of the case studies that I have provided in a file. Please be sure to use the correct resources to meet the requirements listed below.
This assignment supports this unit’s readings and discussions on ethical standards and principles for juvenile offenders. You will select one of two case studies focused on the ethical concerns and treatment of juveniles to complete this assignment.
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies:
For this assignment, review the Juvenile Case Studies – Treatment and Ethics media piece. Choose one of the case studies, either Kyle or Jessica, to use for your assignment. Describe acts of the case in your own words as needed to complete the paper. (Please do not copy and paste the case study into your paper). You may also want to review Table 2.2 Comparison of the Three Current Major Definitions of Mental Retardation on page 81 of your Introduction to Forensic Psychology text, which provides an overview of mental IQ.
Write a paper in which you respond to the following:
Refer to the Juvenile Case Studies – Treatment and Ethics Scoring Guide to ensure that you meet the grading criteria for this assignment.
Due Date: Unit 4
Percentage of Course Grade: 20%.
Criteria | Non-performance | Basic | Proficient | Distinguished |
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Explain a course of action for treatment that may be recommended by a forensic psychologist in the selected case study. 16% |
Does not identify a course of action for treatment that may be recommended by a forensic psychologist in the selected case study. | Identifies but does not explain a course of action for treatment that may be recommended by a forensic psychologist in the selected case study. | Explains a course of action for treatment that may be recommended by a forensic psychologist in the selected case study. | Articulates a course of action for treatment that may be recommended by a forensic psychologist in the selected case study, using other juvenile case examples to support the recommendation. |
Apply psychological principles and concepts to the selected case study. 16% |
Does not apply psychological principles and concepts to the selected case study. | Explains but does not apply psychological principles and concepts to the selected case study. | Applies psychological principles and concepts to the selected case study. | Applies psychological principles and concepts to the selected case study and summarizes findings. |
Explain how scholarly research findings support the course of action for treatment recommended by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study. 16% |
Does not identify how scholarly research findings support the course of action for treatment recommended by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study. | Identifies but does not explain how scholarly research findings support the course of action for treatment recommended by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study. | Explains how scholarly research findings support the course of action for treatment recommended by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study. | Articulates how scholarly research findings support the course of action for treatment recommended by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study, using multiple sources. |
Explain the ethical issues faced by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study. 16% |
Does not identify the ethical issues faced by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study. | Identifies but does not explain the ethical issues faced by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study. | Explains the ethical issues faced by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study. | Articulates the ethical issues faced by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study, using professional sources. |
Apply ethical principles and standards to address the ethical concerns in the selected case study. 16% |
Does not explain ethical principles and standards to address the ethical concerns in the selected case study. | Explains but does not apply ethical principles and standards to address the ethical concerns in the selected case study. | Applies ethical principles and standards to address the ethical concerns in the selected case study. | Applies ethical principles and standards to the selected case study and summarizes the ethical concerns addressed. |
Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. 10% |
Does not write coherently to support a central idea and does not apply correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. | Writes to support an idea but does so inconsistently, and writing contains major errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. | Writes coherently to support a central idea with few errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. | Writes coherently, using evidence to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. |
Use APA style and formatting. 10% |
Does not use APA style and formatting. | Uses APA style and formatting, but does so inconsistently and with errors. | Uses APA style and formatting consistently and with few errors. | Uses correct APA style and formatting consistently and with no errors. |
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