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Aspects of Forensic Psychology

“Flawed Forensic Practices: A Review of Real-Life Cases” Introduction Forensic interviews are an integral part of the investigative process in cases involving children, adults, and the elderly. These interviews are crucial in gathering information and evidence to determine

In the discussion for this unit, you explored the documentary Child of Rage, with an emphasis on finding best practices and the importance of forensic protocols in structuring interviews. In this activity, your task is to find 5 examples of real-life cases reflecting interviews using poor forensic practice. In finding these examples, place an emphasis on cases involving children, adults, and the elderly. Supply a summary of the case, proper documentation of the location of the case, the specific errors in protocol, and what happened in the case. This review will be 4 pages.
The specific steps are as follows:
Conduct independent research finding 5 examples of real-life cases reflecting interviews using poor forensic practice.
Of the 5 examples, at least 1 must include a case involving a child, 1 involving an adult, and 1 involving an elderly individual. 
Write a report including the following sections:
Introduction to the report
Overview of the importance of proper interviewing protocol
2 paragraphs documenting each example of a real-life case
1 paragraph conclusion
Include no fewer than 6 scholarly resources.
Ensure the report is at least 4 pages long.

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Aspects of Forensic Psychology

Improving Mental Health Services in Roseville, MN: A Local Community Brief

My locally commuint is Roseville,MN
As the lesson materials show, the state of mental health treatment and servicing is in a dire state, particularly when you look at rural areas.
In this final activity, you will create a 2-page brief depicting the state of mental health in your local community, capacity to respond, and a list of recommendations to improve local capacity. To complete the list of recommendations, you will need to complete an inventory of the mental health services provided within your local community. In creating this inventory, supply the name, methods of contact, hours of operation, and indicate the range of mental and behavioral health services offered.  
The specific steps are as follows:
Conduct independent research on mental health services provided within your local community.
Create an inventory of the mental health services provided within your local community. In creating this inventory, include the following information:
Name of the provider
Methods of contact
Hours of operation
Specific mental and behavioral health services offered
Create a 2-page brief depicting the state of mental health in your local community, capacity to respond, and a list of recommendations to improve local capacity.
Use no fewer than 4 resources.

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Aspects of Forensic Psychology

Title: “Collecting and Preserving Trace Evidence: A Guide for CSI Trainees”

Trace evidence consists of small items of material largely made up of human and animal hair, cloth fibers (natural and synthetic), items such as geological soil, small glass particles, pollen, wood splinters, gunshot residue, and small smears or flecks of paint. These items are found throughout many crime scenes and are often overlooked or lost.
Explain to your CSI partner in training the methods of finding trace evidence, cautions on not losing or destroying it, and collection methods.
Relate to your partner the components of human hair that are considered class characteristics.
Further, explain how the Locard Principle plays a major part in the transfer of trace evidence and the importance of identifying and collecting it for the

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