For michael.smith - Answer the questions outlined in the assignment guidelines.

Deliverable Length:  3-5 paragraphs

Examine the 2 fictional offenders listed below. When you have finished familiarizing yourself with their correctional experiences and criminal history, answer the questions outlined in the assignment guidelines.

· Offender 1: This offender has a criminal background that consists of violent incidents, such as armed robbery with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault, and sexual assaults. This offender has been incarcerated several times and is familiar with the prison system.

· Offender 2: This offender has a criminal background that consists of petty thefts, robbery, and burglary. This offender has been to jail several times but has never been incarcerated in prison.

Assignment Guidelines:

· Address the following in 3–5 paragraphs:

· Which diagnostic instrument, OASys or LSI-R, should be used for each of the offenders above?

· Why do you feel that the tests you have selected for each offender would be ideal? Explain.

· Do you feel that there should be other tests for offenders besides the OASys and the LSI-R? Why or why not?

· Can either of these 2 offenders be rehabilitated? Why or why not?

· Can any offender be rehabilitated? Why or why not?

· Post a new topic to the Discussion Board that contains your responses to the above questions.

· Explain why you agree or disagree with their stance on the rehabilitation of any offender.

· Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.