In this assignment you will research specific cases

Question

Landmark Case Selection

In this assignment, you will research specific cases, describe the essence of each case, and critically analyze how each relates to the practice of forensic psychology.

Tasks:

• Select one case for each of the following six legal areas:

o CST
o Criminal responsibility (MSO)
o Right to receive mental health treatment
o Right to refuse psychiatric treatment
o Coercion to mental health treatment
o Participation in treatment and civil commitment of sex offenders

Conduct individual research from professional literature to critically analyze the essence of the selected cases in forensic psychology. Note that professional literature may include the Argosy University online library resources, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, and .gov). Present your choices, as well as your critical analysis of the essence of each case, in 2- to 3-paragraphs in a Microsoft Word document.

Attachment:- Landmark cases by topic.rar

Answer 1

The assignment is all about landmark case selection. In this task, you will research particular cases, illustrate the essence of each case and critically examine how each associate to the practice of the forensic psychology. Choose one case for each of the given six legal areas: • CST • Criminal responsibility (MSO) • Right to get mental health treatment • Right to reject psychiatric treatment • Coercion to mental health treatment • Participation in treatment and civil commitment of sex offenders Perform individual research from the professional literature to critically examine the essence of the chosen cases in the forensic psychology. Note that the professional literature might comprise the online library resources, relevant text-books, peer-reviewed journal articles and websites made by professional organizations, institutions or agencies. Present your preferences, and also your critical assessment of the essence of each case, in 2 to 3 paragraphs in Microsoft word document.