need a 5 page paper please on a juvenile case study

No Plagiarism! Research for this paper will be mandatory. I will provide you with my text book if you do not have access to it. Other references for research will be provided in a Word file. I have provided the scoring guide, please hit the distinguished mark for all areas. You will need to choose ONE of the case studies that I have provided in a file. Please be sure to use the correct resources to meet the requirements listed below.

Juvenile Case Studies – Treatment and Ethics

Overview

This assignment supports this unit’s readings and discussions on ethical standards and principles for juvenile offenders. You will select one of two case studies focused on the ethical concerns and treatment of juveniles to complete this assignment.

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies:

  • Describe the field of forensic psychology.
    • Explain a course of action for treatment that may be recommended by a forensic psychologist in the selected case study.
  • Apply psychological principles to topics in forensic psychology.
    • Apply psychological principles and concepts to the selected case study.
  • Apply scholarly research findings to topics in forensic psychology.
    • Explain how scholarly research findings support the course of action for treatment recommended by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study.
  • Apply psychological and legal ethics in the field of forensic psychology.
    • Explain the ethical issues faced by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study.
    • Apply ethical principles and standards to address the ethical concerns in the selected case study.
  • Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
    • Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
    • Use APA style and formatting.

Assignment Instructions

For this assignment, review the Juvenile Case Studies – Treatment and Ethics media piece. Choose one of the case studies, either Kyle or Jessica, to use for your assignment. 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). You may also want to review Table 2.2 Comparison of the Three Current Major Definitions of Mental Retardation on page 81 of your Introduction to Forensic Psychology text, which provides an overview of mental IQ.

Write a paper in which you respond to the following:

  • Applying relevant psychology principles and concepts, explain a course of action for treatment that may be recommend 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.
  • 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.
  • Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
  • Use APA style and formatting.

Submission 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 4 sources (at least two professional and at least two scholarly).
  • APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
  • 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.

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Juvenile Case Studies – Treatment and Ethics Scoring Guide

Due Date: Unit 4
Percentage of Course Grade: 20%.

Criteria Non-performance Basic Proficient Distinguished
Explain a course of action for treatment that may be recommended by a forensic psychologist in the selected case study.
16%
Does not identify a course of action for treatment that may be recommended by a forensic psychologist in the selected case study. Identifies but does not explain a course of action for treatment that may be recommended by a forensic psychologist in the selected case study. Explains a course of action for treatment that may be recommended by a forensic psychologist in the selected case study. Articulates a course of action for treatment that may be recommended by a forensic psychologist in the selected case study, using other juvenile case examples to support the recommendation.
Apply psychological principles and concepts to the selected case study.
16%
Does not apply psychological principles and concepts to the selected case study. Explains but does not apply psychological principles and concepts to the selected case study. Applies psychological principles and concepts to the selected case study. Applies psychological principles and concepts to the selected case study and summarizes findings.
Explain how scholarly research findings support the course of action for treatment recommended by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study.
16%
Does not identify how scholarly research findings support the course of action for treatment recommended by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study. Identifies but does not explain how scholarly research findings support the course of action for treatment recommended by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study. Explains how scholarly research findings support the course of action for treatment recommended by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study. Articulates how scholarly research findings support the course of action for treatment recommended by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study, using multiple sources.
Explain the ethical issues faced by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study.
16%
Does not identify the ethical issues faced by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study. Identifies but does not explain the ethical issues faced by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study. Explains the ethical issues faced by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study. Articulates the ethical issues faced by the forensic psychologist in the selected case study, using professional sources.
Apply ethical principles and standards to address the ethical concerns in the selected case study.
16%
Does not explain ethical principles and standards to address the ethical concerns in the selected case study. Explains but does not apply ethical principles and standards to address the ethical concerns in the selected case study. Applies ethical principles and standards to address the ethical concerns in the selected case study. Applies ethical principles and standards to the selected case study and summarizes the ethical concerns addressed.
Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
10%
Does not write coherently to support a central idea and does not apply correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. Writes to support an idea but does so inconsistently, and writing contains major errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writes coherently to support a central idea with few errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writes coherently, using evidence to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
Use APA style and formatting.
10%
Does not use APA style and formatting. Uses APA style and formatting, but does so inconsistently and with errors. Uses APA style and formatting consistently and with few errors. Uses correct APA style and formatting consistently and with no errors.

 
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