Risk Assessment in Criminal Sentencing

Instructions:

(CC4):  The past several years have seen a surge of interest in using risk assessment in criminal sentencing, both to reduce recidivism by incapacitating or treating high-risk offenders and to reduce prison populations by diverting low-risk offenders from prison.  Using the concepts from your text, along with at least 3 scholarly sources, create a PowerPoint presentation with narrative discussing the following:

1.  Describe risk assessment and how it is used in forensic psychology.

2.  Identify at least 3 different risk assessment tools used by forensic psychologists.  Make sure to explain how they are used, the population(s) they are appropriate for, etc.

3.  Discuss the benefits of risk assessment.

4.  Discuss the limitations of risk assessment tools.  

5.  Provide an example demonstrating why risk assessment is an important part of a forensic psychologists role.

 

Additional Considerations:

  • PowerPoint presentations should be at least 7-9 slides in length. (excluding reference slide)

  • Narration of your presentation should be clear.

  • APA (Links to an external site.) formatting required.

  • A minimum of 3 references required.

Rubric

Week #4 Assignment Risk Assessment PowerPoint
Week #4 Assignment Risk Assessment PowerPoint
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUses 3 scholarly articles to describe risk assessment and how it is used in forensic psychology. Identifies at least 3 different risk assessment tools used by forensic psychologists and explains how they are used and the population(s) they are appropriate for.

 
 

 

15 pts

Exemplary- In addition to meeting the requirements of mastery, introduction presents information in a way that sparks interest and makes the listener want to listen to the presentation.
 

 

14 pts

Mastery- The introduction engages the listener by providing a thorough idea of the focus of the presentation.
 

 

12 pts

Proficient- The introduction is present and provides a good idea for the focus of the presentation.
 

 

11 pts

Emerging- The introduction is somewhat present and provides a minimal idea of the focus of the presentation.
 

 

0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectation- The introduction is not present or does not engage the listener by providing an idea of the focus of the presentation.
 
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscusses the benefits of risk assessment and identifies the limitations of risk assessment tools. Provides an example demonstrating why risk assessment is an important part of a forensic psychologists role.

 
 

 

15 pts

Exemplary- Exceeds requirements for using critical thinking/analytical skills in presentation by applying the concept explored in an example.
 

 

14 pts

Mastery- Good insight and critical thinking/analysis utilized thorough the presentation.
 

 

12 pts

Proficient- Moderate critical thinking utilized in analyzing concept in presentation.
 

 

11 pts

Emerging- Little to no use of critical thinking utilized in analyzing concept in presentation.
 

 

0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectation- No critical thinking/analysis demonstrated in presentation.
 
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion

 
 

 

10 pts

Exemplary- In addition to meeting the requirements of mastery, demonstrates excellent summation when discussing conclusion.
 

 

9 pts

Mastery- Thoroughly summarizes key points of the presentation with justification/support for conclusion.
 

 

8 pts

Proficient- Summarizing key points of the presentation with moderate justification/ support for conclusion.
 

 

7 pts

Emerging- Summarizes key points of the presentation with minimal use of justification/support of conclusion.
 

 

0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectation- Does not summarize key points of the presentation.
 
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTechnology Connection/Audio

 
 

 

10 pts

Exemplary- Comprehensive use of technology is apparent. Voice overlay is clear, concise& engaging to the listener.
 

 

9 pts

Mastery- Good use of technology is apparent. The voice overlay is clear and in synchronization with the slides.
 

 

8 pts

Proficient- Acceptable understanding of technology. Voice overlay is somewhat clear but does not engage the listener. Monotone
 

 

7 pts

Emerging- Some glitches in the use of technology. Voice overlay not clear nor reflective of slides. Insufficient number of slides.
 

 

0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectation- No understanding of technology.
 
10 pts
Total Points: 50

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