To prepare for this Discussion: Review the article “Personality, Environment, and the Causes of White-Collar Crime” in this week’s Learning Resources. Pay attention to the different personality traits linked to white-collar offenders. Review the article “Criminal Thinking and Identity in Male White-Collar Offenders” in this week’s Learning Resources. Consider the characteristics of the different categories … Read more
To prepare for this Discussion: Review both websites from this week’s Learning Resources. Consider similarities and differences among the types of sex offenders. Select two types of sex offenders to compare for this Discussion. With these thoughts in mind: Post by Day 3 a brief description of the two types of sex offenders you selected … Read more
To prepare for this Discussion: Review or familiarize yourself with the types and classifications of drugs on the SAMHSALinks to an external site. Web site. Review Chapter 17, “Drug Courts,” in the course text Handbook of Forensic Mental Health with Victims and Offenders: Assessment, Treatment, and Research. Reflect on the different approaches for treating drug offenders in forensic … Read more
To prepare for this Discussion: Review the course document, “Treatment Outcome Models,” found in the introduction area of this week’s discussion, and think about how each model is used to determine the success of treatment approaches. Review Chapter 17, “Drug Courts,” in the course text Handbook of Forensic Mental Health with Victims and Offenders: Assessment, Treatment, and … Read more
To prepare: Review Chapter 4, of the course text, and the other Learning Resources this week. Consider the historical context and evolution of geographic profiling and mapping, as well as its strengths and weaknesses. Post responses to the following: What is your current understanding of geographic profiling and mapping? Explain the similarities and differences between … Read more
You have been asked to conduct research on a past forensic case to analyze how digital data was used to solve the case Scott Tyree (2002). Summarize the case, pertinent actors, evidence, and facts. Outline the specific digital evidence used in the case. Describe the procedures and tools used to acquire potential evidence. Describe the … Read more
To prepare for this Discussion: Review the Course Introduction and Syllabus. Reflect on the focus of this course as well as the concepts and strategies that will be addressed. Think about how these items relate to your professional identity and goals. Review Chapter 1 “The Scope and Purposes of Correctional Treatment,” in the course text … Read more
2. Tempered glass is also known as safety. One of the main uses of this type of glass is for car windshields. When impacted, safety glass fractures differently than window glass. Analyze the pictures of safety & window glass below. (If you have actual pieces of broken safety glass & window glass, refer to them.) … Read more
Workshop Evaluation Submit the revised 2- to 3-page workshop evaluation that you created in Week 9 that measures the workshop’s effectiveness. Support your Final Project with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course. Use … Read more
Do you ever wonder why many people generally feel better after talking through problems with a trusted friend or family member? Aside from the benefits of having more than one mind working to solve a problem, social support has been shown to buffer the adverse effects of stress. In addition to making you feel better, … Read more