To prepare
Consider the ethical consequences of the topics in the Learning Resources.
Review each of the following topics and consider the ethical issues that may be involved. Be prepared to discuss at least one of them during the Discussion.
Deterrence and the death penalty
Guns deter crime and support capital punishment
Guantanamo Prison and torture
Classifying crimes by severity
Mandatory minimum sentencing
Post by Day 3 a response to the following:
What are the ethical concerns of the topic you selected?
What is the role of the forensic psychology professional in the topic you selected?
You are in charge of addressing one key issue involving crime deterrence, criminal behavior, victimization, punishment, or victim reconciliation. What would you change, add, or improve to make society a better and safer place to live?
Readings
Miller, L. (2012). Criminal psychology: Nature, nurture, culture. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.
Chapter 21, “Corrections, the Death Penalty, and Crime Victims” (pp. 572–588)
Nagin, D. (2014). Deterrence and the death penalty: Why the statistics should be ignored. Significance, 11(2), 9–13.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Britto, S., & Noga-Styron, K. E. (2015). The belief that guns deter crime and support for capital punishment. Criminal Justice Studies, 28(3), 314–335.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Foley, B. J. (2007). Guantanamo and beyond: Dangers of rigging the rules. Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, 97(4), 1009–1069.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Discovery News. (2013, February 11). Science of evil: Depravity scale ranks crimes. Retrieved from http://www.seeker.com/science-of-evil-depravity-scale-ranks-crimes-discovery-news-1766492965.html#news.discovery.com
American Psychological Association. (2010). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/
American Psychological Association. (2011). Specialty guidelines for forensic psychology. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/forensic-psychology.aspx
Welner, M. (2006). Classifying crimes by severity: From aggravators to depravity. In J. E. Douglas, A. W. Burgess, Allen G. Burgess, & Robert K. Ressler (Eds.), Crime classification manual (3rd ed.). Retrieved from http://www.forensicpanel.com/data/Unsorted/Classifying_Crimes_by_Severity-88939-1.pdf
Bernick, E., & Larkin, P. (2014). Reconsidering mandatory minimum sentences: The arguments for and against potential reforms. Retrieved from http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2014/02/reconsidering-mandatory-minimum-sentences-the-arguments-for-and-against-potential-reforms
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