ExceptionalGeek Only: Unit 3 Group Project

Individual Portion

• Search the library and the Internet and research a problem solving court (i.e. drug court, veterans court, teen court, re-entry court or homeless court)
• Each team member will address the following in 250-500 words individually:
  • Generally speaking, what are some of the criminological theories that serve as a foundation for these specialty courts? Explain.
  • You have been tasked to create a new problem solving court that addresses a special type of offender. Discuss the components of the court and its approach to dealing with these special offenders based upon criminological thought.
  • Remember to post your submission as soon as possible in order to allow enough time to complete the Group Portion of the project.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.  

Group Portion

• As a group, review and assess each member's explanation and scenario.
• Come to a consensus and select the scenario that your group wishes to use for the remainder of the assignment.
• Address the following in 10 – 15 PowerPoint presentation:
  •  Apply the 4 Steps in Cognitive Restructuring to see how this individual could be helped.
    • What are the major issues that need to be addressed with this special population of offenders? Explain.
    • What will be the most challenging element of cognitive restructuring in this case? Explain.
    • What are the major components of this court?
    • What are the criminological justifications for this court?
• Remember to collaborate and divide work evenly among all group members.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.