Assignment Instructions
JUVENILE CASE STUDIES – TREATMENT OPTIONS AND ETHICS
This assignment supports this week’s readings and discussions on working with juvenile offenders. You will select one of two case studies to complete this assignment.
Assignment Instructions
For this assignment, review the Juvenile Case Studies – Treatment and Ethics multimedia presentation. Choose one of the case studies, either Kyle or Jessica, to use for your assignment.
Write a paper in which you respond to the following:
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).
Applying relevant psychology principles and concepts, explain a course of action for treatment that may be recommended in court. For example, should the forensic psychologist recommend that the individual remain in jail and be charged as an adult, be adjudicated as a juvenile and receive inpatient treatment at a secure facility, or be adjudicated as a juvenile and receive outpatient treatment?
Explain how scholarly research findings support your thinking on the course of action for treatment recommended by the forensic psychologist. For tips and guidance on library research, visit the PSYC2330: Introduction to Forensic Psychology library guide.
Consider the ethics of the case study in general, and consider the ethical concerns for the forensic psychologist in the case. Due to the age of the client, explain the ethical issues faced by the forensic psychologist.
Apply ethical principles and standards to address the ethical concerns in the selected case study. Communicate clearly with appropriate purpose, organization, tone, and sentence structure.
Cite the source using author and year.
Assignment Requirements
Written communication: Written communication is in professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Resources: Support your recommendations with information from professional sources, including your textbook and the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. Use a minimum of four sources (at least two professional and at least two scholarly).
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
Refer to Academic Writer for guidance in using proper APA style. See the Evidence and APA section of the Writing Center for instructions on accessing and using Academic Writer.
Length: 4–5 double-spaced, typed pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Refer to the Juvenile Case Studies – Treatment and Ethics Scoring Guide to ensure that you meet the grading criteria for this assignment.
