Forensic Psych

The Impact of Early Intervention and Mental Health Treatment

on Juvenile Delinquency

The relationship between early intervention and mental health treatment and its impact on juvenile delinquency is a topic of paramount importance in our society today. It is widely recognized that addressing the mental health needs of juveniles, often overlooked or misunderstood, can significantly reduce the likelihood of their involvement in criminal activities. By delving into the critical connection between early identification and intervention for mental health issues in young individuals, we gain valuable insights into the potential for preventing delinquency and its far-reaching consequences. This investigation not only sheds light on the root causes of juvenile delinquency but also underscores the potential for a more compassionate and effective approach to shaping the futures of at-risk youth.

PRESENTATION RUBRIC – FOR FULL CREDIT

ORGANIZATION	CONTENT	CREATIVITY	PRESENTATION
Organized – Ideas flow from one topic to the next (10PTS)	Clear definitions from the text/class – provide history/facts from the article (10pts)	Creative Presentations/Hands outs/ class Involvement (10pts)	avoid reading from powerpoint or paper – Meets time requirement (10PTS)
Well-Organized Minimal errors (8pts)	Ability to articulate topics covered in class (8pts)	Appropriate presentation – well-organized powerpoint slides / class involvement appropriate to topic (8pts)	Presents well – utilizes resources and engages class – minimal reading from slides (8pts)
Somewhat organized – but difficult to follow – jumping from topic to topic (6pts)	Topics addressed- however do not expand on topics – explain (6pts)	Some creativity – somewhat applies to topic at hand / poor organization and creation of powerpoint (6pts)	Reliance of slides to read from, poor eye contact (6pts)
Poor organization – some distinction between ideas (4pts)	Little applied context – does not reflect learned materials (4pts)	Limited creativity – lacks application to topic / poor organization and creation of powerpoint	Reliance of slides, not demonstrating topics – little engagement with audience (4pts)
Poor organization – no distinction between ideas (2pts)	Limited to no applied content (2pts)	Little to no creativity or application to class (2pts)	Little to no engagement, reading from slides, not explaining ideas and thoughts (2pts)
Not prepared (0pts)	Not prepared (0 points)	Not prepared (0 points)	Not prepared (0 points)

Instructions for Research Paper

During the course of the semester, each student will choose from pre-selected topics. Each student will be required to write 4-5 pages discussing their chosen topic. This paper will be in APA format . The research paper should consist of some history of your topic, the importance of the topic, research findings to support your view, and a current events example reflecting your topic. At the end of the semester you will have to create a PowerPoint Presentation on the research paper. The presentation must be at least 10 minutes and not exceeding 12 minutes.

· 4-5 Pages

· APA Format

· Title Page

· References Page

· In text citations

· Submitted via Blackboard

· 1 inch margins, double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman

Structure for Research Paper

· Introduction: What is the specific topic

· What are you specifically researching

· Your introductory sentence should introduce your topic.

· Introduction should include recent literature, assessments, disorders associated with x., etc.

· Provide history related to your topic.

· Outline the body of your paper by, in a sentence or two, writing what you will be presenting on related to your topic.

· Body: Include studies that support your topic. You must include peer-reviewed journal articles found through the Mercy College web data base.

· You may also include current news to include for examples that support and/or exemplify your research. This can be added, DO NOT make this your whole paper.

· Your evidence should support the information in your introduction.

· Overall you are discussing what you have learned from your research about that topic, or particular part of your research that you found interesting.

· Conclusion:

· What have you learned from the research – sum about the body.

· Any ideas for future research?

· How does this implicate real world practices and current events

· Any bias or limitations to the studies that you found.

· * typically there should be no introduction of new information in the conclusion, you are simply tying together what you do in the body of your paper. Conclusion should generally be in your own words.

Topic Ideas:

· Eyewitness Testimony & False Memory in Courts

· Biases in Jury Selection

· Civil Commitment

· Police and Community Relationships

· Effects of Media on Violence

· Restorative Justice

· Raise the Age: Juveniles tried as adults?

· Child Abuse Prevention

· Typologies of Sex Offenders

· Typologies of Criminal Offenders

· Association between Mental Health and Criminality

· Role of Forensic Psychologist in Child Custody Cases

· Assessments that predict future criminal behavior

· Race, Class, and Gender and Crime

	CONTENT	GRAMMAR SENTENCES LENGTH	ORGANIZATION	APA
10pts	Ability to articulate and relate article to topics covered. Some expression of creativity and applied knowledge;	No spelling errors or grammatical mistakes – met page requirements	Organized – ideas flow from one to the next; chronological, introduction & conclusion	Proper citations; headers; quotes used; paraphrasing
8pts	Ability to articulate and relate to the topics covered.	Minor grammatical errors – met page requirements	Well-Organized- ideas flow well from one to the next	Minimal citation errors
6pts	Topic covered from class, however minimal ability to elaborate and express	Several grammatical errors; incomplete sentences	Somewhat organized, ideas are organized but no transitions	Some citation errors; limited paraphrasing
4pts	Little applied content; reflection does not adequately express content	Several grammatical errors; incomplete sentences – did not meet page requirement	Poor organization; some distinction between ideas and content	Poor citations, no proper heading
2pts	Little to no applied content to article	Many grammatical errors – does not meet page requirement	Poor organization; limited to no distinction in ideas and content	Limited to no citations, not able to cite direct quotes/ overuse of direct quotes. No proper heading
0pts	Did not complete assignment	Did not complete assignment	Did not complete Assignment	Did not complete Assignment