Discussion Post: Criminal Justice
For this Discussion post, you will be able to pick a topic that pertains to adult criminal court that is consistent with your career goals, experience, and interests. Consider whether you will be working as a forensic researcher or understanding forensic psychology from a clinical perspective.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the Learning Resources for this week. Select 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 such as personality or thinking style
Find at least one scholarly reading from a peer-reviewed source not included in the Learning Resources about the topic you have selected that pertains to the role of forensic psychology professional in the criminal system.
NEEDS TO BE 2 to 4 PARAGRAPHS
o Give a 1 to 2 sentence summary of your peer-reviewed source(s).
o Based on the information in your peer-reviewed article, describe some of the roles and responsibilities of the forensic psychology professional in the area that you selected.
o How can knowledge of your chosen topic and the role of the forensic psychology professional be applied to Walden University's social change mission?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.