Discuss the nature of any mental health referrals or treatment that occurred and the outcome.

Select a criminology issues/theory/ topic/problem to define, describe the scope and consequences of the issue, and assess society’s responses to the problem (including public policies and other less formal responses). Papers should also present a clearly reasoned alternative that is supported by scholarly research.
While the following example can be modified to suit your needs, using this outline as a guide will likely result in a high quality final paper:
Title
Abstract
What is the topic problem?
Why does this problem qualify as a “police system, practice or administration issue”?
What are the individual and social implications of this problem? Discussion of implications should be supported by accurate research data.
What do the experts say about the problem?
What have we, as a society, done about this problem? Again, consider public policies and other, less formal responses.
How is this working?
Describe an alternative.
Discuss why the alternative is, or can be, an effective response to the problem. Remember to consider negative consequences of the alternative response.
Conclude with reflections and thoughts about your chosen social problem. This is a good place to include personal opinions, assuming you wish to share them in a research paper.
The Research Paper:
Must be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least five scholarly resources.
Must document all sources in APA style
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style.
OR
Criminological Theory
Criminological theory has undergone many changes over the years. From the relatively simplistic theories pertaining to physical appearance to the
modern-day psychopathy and biosocial conceptualizations, criminological theory has matured considerably over time. After completing reading Chapters
2, 8, and 9 of the text, you will summarize a well–known criminal case including a description of the offense(s), the investigation of the crime, and the
outcome. It is important in any investigation or analysis of criminal behavior to evaluate both endogenous and exogenous theories of criminal behavior
and analyze how our biases and assumptions influence our assessment of individuals and the role of psychological profiling in law enforcement. It is also
important to determine culturally–based behavior patterns that may be specific to certain segments of the population. Preliminary sources of this type of
information may come from reliable media sources in their coverage of scholarly works as well as government publications of research findings. These
may direct you to more focused resources for scholarly references.
In your paper
Identify and analyze the behavior of the offender(s) relative to the psychological history and evaluation of the offender(s).
Describe the psychological, behavioral, environmental, and cognitive factors that you believe led to the offender’s criminality. The goal is to provide an analysis of the psychological history of the offender as it pertains to the offense(s).
Summarize the psychological history of the offender as it pertains to the offense(s). Be sure to include as much information as possible regarding the offender’s childhood, adolescence as well as adulthood (if applicable).
Provide examples of behavior that reflect psychological influences.
Discuss the nature of any mental health referrals or treatment that occurred and the outcome.
Identify psychological issues that were present, as demonstrated through statements and/or behavior of the offender, but not identified or treated.
The Case Summary and Offender Profile
Must be 5 to 6 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the MGA Writing Center.
Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must use at least five scholarly sources in addition to the course texts.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the MGA Writing Center.