Law and Psychology: DB
In preparation for your Unit 1 written submission about contemporary issues in forensic psychology, we will explore a range of contemporary issues involving forensic psychology. The more we discuss these contemporary issues, the better equipped everyone will be to complete the written submission.
Choose any two of the following contemporary issues share your thoughts and reflections:
Interrogations and Confessions
Polygraphs
Involuntary Civil Commitment
Competency Restoration
Implicit Bias and Criminal Justice
Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification
Solitary Confinement
Trauma and Memory
Eyewitness Testimony
Describe two current examples which illustrate key factors impacting the contemporary issue.
Describe an example of someone who is working to reduce negative aspects (consequences?).
