Case Study: Child Abuse
Introduction
This case study is designed to make you think like a forensic psychologist. Read the following scenario and answer the prompt below, the B.S. in Criminal Justice Library Guide.
Scenario
I am 22 years old, and I am the victim of child abuse and neglect. My mother was a drug addict who ignored me and when she did interact with me, she was physically abusive. I am also the single parent of a 6-year-old girl. There was a pandemic, and a stay at home order. I was working from home, and my daughter would not let me work. I lost control and I beat my daughter. She now has a traumatic brain injury. I feel like the worst parent and I am very sorry. She just would not stop bothering me and I lost control.
Instructions
Answer the following in a half-page paper:
- After the ensuing trial of the scenario above, what roles would a psychologist play in the legal system?
- Use at least one academic resource to back up your explanation.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Assignment 2.) Stress and Burnout
Please respond to the following as you consider stress and burnout related to policing:
- Discuss the three categories of stress most commonly encountered by the police. Provide examples of each.
- What is burnout?
- What increases burnout, and what can be done to reduce the likelihood of it occurring in police officers?
- Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates’ posts.
Assignment 3.) T. Harv Eker
How you do anything is how you do everything.
– T. Harv Eker, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Game of Inner Wealth (1)
Business communication relies equally on format (how you communicate) and content (what you say).
Please respond to the following:
- Find a quality resource that discusses the importance of format or find a quality support that proves format does not matter in the context of the professional environment.
- Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates’ posts.
Sources
1. T. Harv Eker. 2005. Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Game of Inner Wealth, p.80. HarperCollins.
