Context
Forensic evaluations are required in a variety of criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings in order to clarify psychological issues as they relate to legal issues. Forensic evaluations are distinct from clinical evaluations because the relationship is evaluator-to-evaluee instead of therapist-to-client, which implies unique practical and ethical considerations and greater objectivity. Each of the many types of civil and criminal matters in forensic psychology require specific evaluations. The Week 4 assignment is designed for you to familiarize yourself with some key categories of forensic evaluation and prompt you to study a particular type of evaluation in more detail. These evaluations are characteristic of the types performed by forensic psychologists.
Instructions
For your final paper in this course, you will submit a forensic evaluation. You will summarize four types of forensic evaluation and select one type to examine in more detail. You may choose from the following five types of forensic evaluations:
Competency to confess (waive Miranda rights).
Damages (for psychological injury).
Fitness to parent.
Risk of dangerousness.
Juvenile court evaluation for amenability to treatment.
Additional Requirements
In addition to the objectives above, your assignment should meet the following requirements.
Written communication: Writing is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Formatting: Use APA style and format.
Length of paper: 3–5 pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria: This information is important please pay attention to:
The rubric below and making sure all the competencies are met ( they are listed below) it’s a total of six
Week 4 Assignment: Type of Forensic Psychology Evaluation Selection
Week 4 Assignment: Type of Forensic Psychology Evaluation Selection
CriteriaRatingsPts
Summarize the forensic evaluations indicated in this assignment (competency to confess, psychological damages, parental fitness, risk of dangerousness, juvenile amenability evaluation).50 to >42.5 ptsDISTINGUISHEDSummarizes the forensic evaluations indicated in this assignment (competency to confess, psychological damages, parental fitness, risk of dangerousness, juvenile amenability evaluation), and identifies criteria to determine appropriate use of each.
42.5 to >35 ptsPROFICIENTSummarizes the forensic evaluations indicated in this assignment (competency to confess, psychological damages, parental fitness, risk of dangerousness, juvenile amenability evaluation).
35 to >0 ptsBASICPartially summarizes the forensic evaluations indicated in this assignment (competency to confess, psychological damages, parental fitness, risk of dangerousness, juvenile amenability evaluation).
0 ptsNON_PERFORMANCEDoes not summarize the forensic evaluations indicated in this assignment (competency to confess, psychological damages, parental fitness, risk of dangerousness, juvenile amenability evaluation)./ 50 pts
Describe the key legal questions involved in the chosen evaluation.50 to >42.5 ptsDISTINGUISHEDDescribes the key legal questions involved in the chosen evaluation, and integrates support from scholarly literature.
42.5 to >35 ptsPROFICIENTDescribes the key legal questions involved in the chosen evaluation.
35 to >0 ptsBASICDescribes with partial clarity the key legal questions involved in the chosen evaluation.
0 ptsNON_PERFORMANCEDoes not describe the key legal questions involved in the chosen evaluation./ 50 pts
Describe the uniqueness of the chosen evaluation.50 to >42.5 ptsDISTINGUISHEDDescribes the uniqueness of the chosen evaluation, and integrates support from current best practices.
42.5 to >35 ptsPROFICIENTDescribes the uniqueness of the chosen evaluation.
35 to >0 ptsBASICDescribes with partial clarity the uniqueness of the chosen evaluation.
0 ptsNON_PERFORMANCEDoes not identify the uniqueness of the chosen evaluation./ 50 pts
Justify the appropriate setting and population for the chosen evaluation.30 to >25.5 ptsDISTINGUISHEDJustifies the appropriate setting and population for the chosen evaluation, and integrates support from current best practices.
25.5 to >21 ptsPROFICIENTJustifies the appropriate setting and population for the chosen evaluation.
21 to >0 ptsBASICJustifies the appropriate setting and population for the chosen evaluation.
0 ptsNON_PERFORMANCEDoes not justify the appropriate setting and population for the chosen evaluation./ 30 pts
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.20 to >17 ptsDISTINGUISHEDCommunicates with exceptional clarity in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.
17 to >14 ptsPROFICIENTCommunicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.
14 to >0 ptsBASICCommunicates in a manner that is sometimes but not always scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.
0 ptsNON_PERFORMANCEDoes not communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions./ 20 pts
Total Points: 0
Important information Specific details for Week 4 Assignment, IMPORTANT
I recommend organizing your sections to directly address the competencies for the assignment that are my requirements for grading. For example:Relationship between Psychology and the Judicial System:Start by addressing the first requirement, which is to describe the legal questions relevant to the specific evaluation.Then, move on to the next section.
Competency 1: Contrast the relationships between psychology and judicial and governmental systems.Describe the key legal questions involved in the chosen evaluation.
Does this make sense? Stay focused on the chosen evaluation ex: Competency (to waive Miranda rights). The requirement for Competency 2 is to only summarize the relevant evaluations.Competency 2: Differentiate the mechanics of the legal system in criminal, civil, and administrative law settings.Summarize the forensic evaluations (all of them) indicated in this assignment (competency to confess, psychological damages, parental fitness, risk of dangerousness, juvenile amenability evaluation).
Then: Describe the uniqueness of the chosen evaluation.Competency 3: Specify how to practice psychology ethically, effectively, and at an appropriate standard of care in different forensic settings and with diverse groups. If you’ve chosen Miranda evaluations only apply to the specific evaluation. Justify the appropriate setting and population for the chosen evaluation.Competency 5: Demonstrate how to choose and implement different types of forensic evaluations.Describe the uniqueness of the chosen evaluation.
This can be brief on the others, but focus on your chosen eval.
Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.
This is where relevant and current research becomes crucial. Unless you’re referencing case law or theoretical foundations, please prioritize using current research. If you include a source that’s considered outdated in our field—specifically over ten years old—make sure to follow it up with a peer-reviewed, current source. Best practices suggest using research that’s no more than five years old, except for case law or theoretical foundations. Supporting your work with up-to-date research on both is essential.
Just a reminder: do not indent the first line of your APA Reference List. All subsequent lines should be indented, and the word “References” should be centered.
There is no need to start each section with the word “competency”; just focus on the specific requirements. Ex: Competency 3: I would write the section as: The Practice of Psychology Ethically in a Forensic Setting. In Section 6, it’s unnecessary to write the competency as it should be evident throughout your work.Consider making this less about the overall research paper and more about meeting the specifics of the rubric. This will better reflect what evaluations will look like as you progress. You will keep learning about forensic evaluations, focusing on providing relevant and concise information that addresses the referral questions. I look forward to seeing your progress.
Please take a moment to review the competencies below, as these are the actual rubric I will use to grade your work.Choose one specific type of evaluation to focus on. While you can analyze the different types at the beginning of your assignment, the specific evaluation you select is where you should highlight its uniqueness.
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:Competency 1: Contrast the relationships between psychology and judicial and governmental systems.Describe the key legal questions involved in the chosen evaluation.
Competency 2: Differentiate the mechanics of the legal system in criminal, civil, and administrative law settings.Summarize the forensic evaluations indicated in this assignment (competency to confess, psychological damages, parental fitness, risk of dangerousness, juvenile amenability evaluation).
Competency 3: Specify how to practice psychology ethically, effectively, and at an appropriate standard of care in different forensic settings and with diverse groups.Justify the appropriate setting and population for the chosen evaluation.
Competency 5: Demonstrate how to choose and implement different types of forensic evaluations.Describe the uniqueness of the chosen evaluation.
Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.
Important information Specific details for Week 4 Assignment, IMPORTANTHello all, For our course, I recommend organizing your sections to directly address the competencies for the assignment that are my requirements for grading. For example:Relationship between Psychology and the Judicial System:Start by addressing the first requirement, which is to describe the legal questions relevant to the specific evaluation.Then, move on to the next section.
Competency 1: Contrast the relationships between psychology and judicial and governmental systems.Describe the key legal questions involved in the chosen evaluation.
Does this make sense? Stay focused on the chosen evaluation ex: Competency (to waive Miranda rights). The requirement for Competency 2 is to only summarize the relevant evaluations.Competency 2: Differentiate the mechanics of the legal system in criminal, civil, and administrative law settings.Summarize the forensic evaluations (all of them) indicated in this assignment (competency to confess, psychological damages, parental fitness, risk of dangerousness, juvenile amenability evaluation).
Then: Describe the uniqueness of the chosen evaluation.Competency 3: Specify how to practice psychology ethically, effectively, and at an appropriate standard of care in different forensic settings and with diverse groups. If you’ve chosen Miranda evaluations only apply to the specific evaluation. Justify the appropriate setting and population for the chosen evaluation.Competency 5: Demonstrate how to choose and implement different types of forensic evaluations.Describe the uniqueness of the chosen evaluation.
This can be brief on the others, but focus on your chosen eval.
Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.
This is where relevant and current research becomes crucial. Unless you’re referencing case law or theoretical foundations, please prioritize using current research. If you include a source that’s considered outdated in our field—specifically over ten years old—make sure to follow it up with a peer-reviewed, current source. Best practices suggest using research that’s no more than five years old, except for case law or theoretical foundations. Supporting your work with up-to-date research on both is essential.
Just a reminder: do not indent the first line of your APA Reference List. All subsequent lines should be indented, and the word “References” should be centered.
There is no need to start each section with the word “competency”; just focus on the specific requirements. Ex: Competency 3: I would write the section as: The Practice of Psychology Ethically in a Forensic Setting. In Section 6, it’s unnecessary to write the competency as it should be evident throughout your work.Consider making this less about the overall research paper and more about meeting the specifics of the rubric. This will better reflect what evaluations will look like as you progress. You will keep learning about forensic evaluations, focusing on providing relevant and concise information that addresses the referral questions. I look forward to seeing your progress.
Please take a moment to review the competencies below, as these are the actual rubric I will use to grade your work.Choose one specific type of evaluation to focus on. While you can analyze the different types at the beginning of your assignment, the specific evaluation you select is where you should highlight its uniqueness.
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:Competency 1: Contrast the relationships between psychology and judicial and governmental systems.Describe the key legal questions involved in the chosen evaluation.
Competency 2: Differentiate the mechanics of the legal system in criminal, civil, and administrative law settings.Summarize the forensic evaluations indicated in this assignment (competency to confess, psychological damages, parental fitness, risk of dangerousness, juvenile amenability evaluation).
Competency 3: Specify how to practice psychology ethically, effectively, and at an appropriate standard of care in different forensic settings and with diverse groups.Justify the appropriate setting and population for the chosen evaluation.
Competency 5: Demonstrate how to choose and implement different types of forensic evaluations.Describe the uniqueness of the chosen evaluation.
Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions