Assignment 1: Standards and Tests for Criminal Responsibility

Criminal responsibility (insanity) assessments play a significant role in forensic psychological assessment, and information about them is directly relevant to the psycholegal assessment questions on the comprehensive exam.

Tasks:

Using resources from the professional literature, research legal standards and assessment tools used with the criminally insane population. The 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 and .gov).

In a minimum of 300 words, address the following:

• Identify and discuss at least two legal standards for insanity in a criminal defendant.
• Explain why such legal standards are important for our judicial system. What information may assist in understanding the defendant’s capacity to control his or her behavior at the time of the offense?
• Describe at least one type of assessment instrument for criminal responsibility. What is the research support for utilization of these instruments?
• What is the difference between a legal standard for insanity and a psychological assessment instrument?

Assignment 2: Competency Restoration

If criminal defendants are deemed incompetent to face a trial, they have the right to have their competency restored since they cannot be released without having a trial and they cannot be held indefinitely without being given the opportunity to become competent. Accordingly, it is important to state how they will be restored to competency.

Create a 3- to 4-page paper in a Microsoft Word document answering the two parts of this assignment.

Part 1:

CST has long been a sought-out legal procedure. Identify a landmark case decision that has played a factor in this process and address the following issues:

• Explain the process of competency restoration.
• Describe why the process of competency restoration is important.
• Discuss one landmark case decision that has played a role in the process of restoration.

Part 2:

Elaborate on your discussion by including the process of restoration in the forensic arena.

In your report, address the following:

• Identify the appropriate APA ethical codes and the specialty guidelines for forensic psychologists that may apply to the process of restoration.
• Examine the limits to confidentiality.
• Identify the factors that might impede competency restoration.

Your responses should rely upon at least three scholarly resources from the professional literature that are cited in APA format. The 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 and .gov).

Submission Details:

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria  Maximum Points    Explained the process of competency restoration.  16    Described why the process of competency restoration is important.  14    Discussed one landmark case on competency restoration.  14    Identified the appropriate APA ethical codes and the specialty guidelines on the process of competency restoration.  12    Examined the limits to confidentiality.  12    Identified the factors that might impede competency restoration.  12    Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.  20    Total:  100

 Details:

Using search options, and solid research articles investigate the group MS-13. In 1,000-1,500 words, relate the following information on MS-13:

1. Summarize the background of MS-13.
2. Describe how social structure or social process theory apply to MS-13 group; if both apply, explain how they apply and if neither applies explain why.
3. Explain how social structure or social process theory can be used to explain why the people committed the crime.
4. Describe how social structure or social process theorists would view this specific case.
5. Explain significant studies used by the theorists and how the studies might apply to understanding the case.
6. Explain which subtheory of social structure and/or social process theory apply to this group and why.

Use two to three scholarly resources to support your explanations.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

M3 Assignment 1: Applying to Graduate School 

In the first two modules, you explored your career options and identified available positions related to your interests. You also determined which of these positions requires a master’s or a doctoral degree. For this assignment, research graduate school programs for the selected career using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet.

Tasks

In the Discussion Area, address the following:

• Select one of the careers that require graduate-level degrees.
• Identify at least three graduate school programs you would consider attending. For example, if you hope to become a licensed professional counselor (LPC), you would first need to earn a master’s degree at the very least. You would want to research programs that provide master’s degrees in counseling. Include research on whether you would fulfill the requirements for licensure in your state of residence if you completed those specific programs. Cover the following:
  • Indicate which license you would seek and which programs would or would not prepare you to be eligible for licensure.
  • If you want to become licensed, ensure that these programs meet your state’s requirements for licensure. For example, if you wish to become an LPC, you would have to review the American Association of State Counseling Boards and locate your state’s licensing board website address.
• For each of the three graduate school programs, research and discuss the institution’s accreditation. You may find that many state licensing boards require programs to be regionally accredited.
  • You might want to review the US Department of Education’s Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs to determine whether the school is regionally accredited.
  • Most states also require a specialized accreditation for licensure as an LPC or a psychologist. For counseling licenses, most states honor programs that have the CACREP designation. For psychology licenses, APA accreditation is usually required. Find programs with the CACREP designation.
• Discuss any concerns you may have about applying to or attending graduate school. List any questions you have about the application or licensure process.
• Provide at least two authoritative references or sources for the information you have discussed. One of these can be the textbook.

• All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources. Use this APA Citation Helper as a convenient reference for properly citing resources.

Review the provided literature regarding current trends and   integrative models of family therapy. Research two evidence-based or   integrative models of couples or family therapy and compose a   6-12-slide PowerPoint presentation to be shared with your class. Be   sure to include the following elements for each of the two models:

1. A brief overview of the model
2. The target demographic     and presenting concerns the model addresses
3. The research     supporting the model
4. Please note: Online students need to     include detailed speaker notes of what would be said if giving the     presentation in person.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment,   solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources   should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be   found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to   beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for   successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the   directions in the Student Success Center.