Assignment task:
Put yourself in the shoes of a criminal justice intern who is shadowing a forensic psychologist in your local state prison. The psychologist has asked you to do some research to help prepare for a workshop she's hosting about the psychological aspects related to the prison process and parole to help the community understand the role of forensic psychologists and what they can bring to the criminal justice system.
1. What was the role the forensic psychologist played in the scenario?
2. What services are offered in the prison system to treat addiction and mental health issues?
3. What are the stressors the corrections officers faced in the story?
4. What potential psychological damage could happen to an individual from prolonged incarceration?
5. Use three academic resources to support your responses.