To prepare:
- As a forensic psychology professional, you may be privy to sensitive information in high-profile cases involving your community and in which you may become emotionally involved. Consider the risks related to maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in your forensic reporting practices.
- Conduct your own online research to identify a case in your state or community that involved a forensic assessment. For the case you identify, consider potential breaches of confidentiality that could violate ethical guidelines as well as the risk of lack of independence from retaining parties associated with the case.
Post a response to the following:
- Explain the risks of not reporting the results of your forensic assessment findings accurately. Provide specific examples.
- Given the nature of the case you identified in your state or community, in which forensic psychology professionals are involved, explain potential breaches of confidentiality that could violate ethical guidelines. Provide specific examples.
- Explain the risk of lack of independence from retaining parties often associated with community cases.
Note: Your posts should be substantial (500 words minimum), supported with scholarly evidence from your research and/or the Learning Resources, and properly cited using APA style.