Homework: Examine Ethical Issues in Forensic Settings
For this homework, you will write an opinion piece for a local newspaper advocating for the needs of offenders whom you believe has been unethically treated based on their mental health issues, social, or cultural background, or due to the general nature of treatment and assessment in forensic settings. Based on your readings, pick a topic which has resulted in unethical treatment in forensic settings in one form or another. Find three articles on the topic and include information from these articles in your piece.
Your piece should include: A clear understanding of the ethical issue in question Demographics surrounding the ethical issue Ways in which those working in the mental health field may protect against future ethical issues in this area which should include recommendations for best practices.
Length: 2-3 pages
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. The needs of offenders whom you believe has been unethically treated based on their mental health issues, social, or cultural background, or due to the general nature of treatment and assessment in forensic settings. Based on your readings, pick a topic which has resulted in unethical treatment in forensic settings in one form or another. Find three articles on the topic and include information from these articles in your piece. Your piece should include:
1) A clear understanding of the ethical issue in question
2) Demographics surrounding the ethical issue
3) Ways in which those working in the mental health field may protect against future ethical issues in this area which should include recommendations for best practices.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.