- Review this week’s Learning Resources to familiarize yourself with the roles and responsibilities of forensic psychology professionals in the civil court.
- Based on your professional interests, choose one of the following topics that pertains to the civil court:
- Civil Commitment
Note: Choose either civil commitment for dangerousness to self/others or civil commitment for dangerousness to the community of a sex offender. Also, you must choose a case that occurred within your state (or choose a state of interest if you live outside of the U.S.) and be prepared to comment on the specific state laws in reference to the case. - Psychological Autopsies
- Sexual Harassment
- Workers Compensation/Disability
- Civil Commitment
- Identify a well-known case that is applicable to the topic you selected and research it on the internet.
Describe how can a prison system provide the correct climate to develop the “therapeutic community” to effectively treat substance use. What are some
Describe how can a prison system provide the correct climate to develop the “therapeutic community” to effectively treat substance use. What are some ways in which prison systems can foster these therapeutic communities as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation system? Discuss how prison systems can support the implementation of a CBT,