Batterers Women Syndrome Stand Your Ground

Required elements to write:

• Identify a current or controversial issue that forensic psychology professionals face that has been recently influenced by legislation, case law, or national policies. (Refer to the next list for possible issues.)
• Explain the legal and policy decisions that have contributed to the evolution of the current legal status of the selected issue.
• Summarize relevant research in psychology that has informed the manner in which the forensic psychology professional conducts research or consultation related to the selected issue.
• Describe ethical dilemmas likely encountered by the forensic psychology professional while conducting research or consultation related to the selected issue.
• Integrate research about legal laws and policies with scholarly research findings in order to propose recommended best practice standards related to the selected issue.
• Explain how the recommended best-practice standards will contribute to social change.