Homework
To prepare for this homework:
o Review the article, "Historical and Personality Correlates to the Violence Patterns of Juveniles Tried as Adults." Pay particular attention to the assessment instruments/procedures and how they are used to determine violence and associated risk factors.
o Think about how the results reported in this article might be applied in a correctional setting.
o Review the article, "Felony and Violent Recidivism Among Supermax Prison Inmates in Washington State: A Pilot Study." Pay close attention to the important data and results, and any other key "takeaways" of the study, and consider how the study might be used in a correctional setting.
o Review this DVD program, "Application of Psychological Research - Correctional Settings." Focus on what makes effective and ineffective criterion measures for analyzing recidivism, violent crime, and institutional adjustment.
o Using the Walden Library, select a research article related to the assessment of violence potential.
o Review the article you selected. Note how the study was conducted, the important data and results, and any other key " takeaways" of the study.
o Consider how the results of your chosen study might be used to predict the violence potential of someone in a correctional institution or who has been released on parole.
Task (1 to 2 pages):
o Briefly summarize the research article you selected.
o Explain how the potential for violence was assessed and the important data, results, and "key takeaways" from the study.
o Explain how a forensic psychology professional might use the results from this study in a correctional setting.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.