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psychology over Public Policy" Please respond to the following:

Review the video titled “Choosing an Expert Witness” (7 min 10 s), located at http://www.policeone.com/training/videos/5956403-Choosing-an-Expert-Witness. Determine two (2) key factors that legal system professionals could use when selecting an expert witness. Next, discuss one (1) fundamental way that an expert can influence the legal system and analyze whether this is an advantage or a disadvantage to the legal system. Provide a rationale for your response.
Per the text, the need for expert testimony is based on the belief that experts have specialized knowledge that helps jurors understand the particulars of the evidence being presented to them. Find one case (past or current) that utilized an expert witness and discuss how this expert assisted the jury and court process.  Discuss the evidence that they were called to clarify and speak as an expert

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According to recent media reports, both the NYPD and the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department are currently investigating Stephen Collins, an actor most well-known for his role on the T.V. show 7th Heaven, for alleged taped confessions in which he admits to inappropriate conduct with three (3) minors. This information came to light during divorce proceedings of Collins from his estranged wife. In this case study, you will explore the role of the forensic psychologist and its application to a real world situation. You will also look at the ethical dilemmas a mental health professional can face when dealing with the legal system.

Review the following articles regarding the Stephen Collins case:

“Stephen Collins’ wife alleges he had ‘secret life’ in court docs: ‘I believe there are other victims’”, located at http://www.cbsnews.com/news/stephen-collins-wife-alleges-he-had-secret-life-in-court-docs-i-believe-there-are-other-victims/
“A Guide to Psychology and its Practice: Confidentiality”, located at http://www.guidetopsychology.com/confid.htm
Write a three  (3) page paper in which you:

Determine whether or not the release of the taped therapy sessions violates the American Psychological Association’s Code of Ethics (refer to Table 12.1 in chapter 12 of the text). Next, discuss the likelihood of a lawsuit against the therapist and the media outlet that released the recording. Provide a rationale to support your position.
Review the roles of the forensic psychologist as outlined in chapter 12 of your text. Next, select one (1) of the roles that you believe a forensic psychologist must play during the trial, if criminal charges against Collins are filed. Ascertain the importance of the role that you selected and suggest the main actions that the forensic psychologist must take in order to play the role that you selected.
Discuss one (1) regulation that you feel the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) should make regarding the practice of recording patient therapy sessions in order to balance protecting the public with protecting patient privacy. Provide a rationale for your response.
Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar type Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Demonstrate basic knowledge of the different elements and aspects of forensic psychology.
Brief and debate historic cases associated with mental health and forensic psychology.
Debate major ethical dilemmas facing mental health professionals.
Use technology and information resources to research issues related to forensic psychology.
Write clearly and concisely about topics related to forensic psychology using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

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"Roles of a Forensic Psychologist" Please respond to the following:

Review table 12.1 “Core Ethical Principles for Psychologists” in Chapter 12 of the text.  Select one (1) of the listed principles and provide a hypothetical example of a case in which that principle would come into play. Analyze the manner in which a psychologist would act to defend the principle in that case. Provide a rationale for your response.
Identify two (2) situations in which the various roles of a forensic psychologist could be in conflict with each other, and discuss a means to determine which role should be primarily adhered to in each situation. Provide a rationale for your response.

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What are the Methods of proof of electronic evidence in cybercrime between Kuwaiti and England Law

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E-activity

Review the Core Tenets section of the Department of Homeland Security's National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP) 2013. Be prepared to discuss.

Risk Communication"  Please respond to the following:

Per the text, a poor working relationship between the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA contributed to the failed response to the devastation Hurricane Katrina caused. Take a position on this statement, and provide a rationale and examples for your response.
Per the e-Activity, analyze one (1) of the core tenets established in the National Infrastructure Protection Plan. Take a position on how closely following this tenet could have resulted in better protection of critical infrastructure during Hurricane Katrina. Provide a rationale for your response.

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The Paralegal Professional"  Please respond to both of the following:

The materials describe the overall role of the paralegal in the delivery of legal services.  Which aspect of the role appeals to you most and why?  Next, select the skill that you think is most important to have and/or develop in order to be an effective paralegal and explain why you picked that skill.
Click on the link https://youtu.be/vcibfL2nSBQ to view the video titled “Ethics Versus the Law”.  After you have viewed it, think about your personal experiences or one that you know something about where such a conflict may have arisen.  Describe the situation.  What was the situation?  What was the conflict? Then describe how it was resolved.  What does the response or final solutions to the conflict say about the relationship between ETHICS and THE LAW?

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Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL)"  Please respond to the following:

Provide at least one (1) example of a specific behavior or act that could result in the unauthorized practice of law (UPL) and make sure to explain how this would constitute a violation of the UPL.  Next, review the guidelines of avoiding UPL from Chapter 2 of the textbook, and describe one (1) way in which you, as a paralegal, could avoid UPL.

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American Legal Heritage"  Please respond to the following:

What are the differences between the two (2) concepts of stare decisis and legal precedent?  As a paralegal why do you think it is important to understand both concepts?  How would you explain the impact of these principles to the client?  Give an example you would use to clarify how they operate.

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Assignment 1: Avoiding Unauthorized Practice of Law

Due Week 4 and worth 200 points

It is widely known that utilizing paralegals is a frequent concern for practicing attorneys, especially when a paralegal’s actions may leave them performing tasks (e.g., advising on legal rights, negotiation or settlement, management of a law practice, etc.) which could result in the unauthorized practice of law.  Per the American Bar Association, one must possess a law license in order to perform such tasks.

Write a five (5)page paper in which you:

Determine three (3) most important characteristics of an effective paralegal. Justify your response.
Develop at least three (3) general guidelines for conducting legal research that a new paralegal should follow on in order to ensure that the attorney for whom the paralegal works is referencing valid laws within his / her legal documents.
Propose two (2) strategies that a paralegal could take in order to avoid the unauthorized practice of law. Provide a rationale to support your response. 
Compare and contrast the key differences between the activities of paralegals versus those of attorneys in preparing a case for trial.
Use at least two (2) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Analyze what paralegals do, the career choices available to paralegals, their role in the legal profession, and the need for continuing education and training. 
Examine the paralegal workplace, tasks, and functions of a paralegal and accounting procedures in the law office.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in paralegal studies.
Write clearly and concisely about paralegal studies using proper writing mechanics.

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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)"  Please respond to the following:

Among the types of ADR (e.g., arbitration, mediation, etc.) discussed within the textbook, choose any two (2) types of ADR that you find interesting.  Next, compare and contrast the main similarities an differences of the two ADRs that you have chosen and describe at least one (1) situation in which parties would choose to use one of them.

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"Litigation and Discovery"  Please respond to two (2) of the following:

There are a number of important and necessary phases to every trial and appeal. Pick one phase that interests you, explain what it involves, and describe what particular responsibilities and contributions a paralegal could make to that phase.
The paralegal can play a major role within the litigation process.  One critical phase of  litigation is the discovery process.  Why is discovery so critical to litigation?  What are the fundamental purposes that discovery serves to the courts?
Pick one of the tools used in the discovery phase. Explain what it is and when you would use it. What are some of the strengths and weaknesses with this tool?

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There are various sources of law in the US. Identify a particular right or obligation that you know something about, describe what it involves, and then explain where it comes from. If you wanted to amend the particular law/regulation, how would you propose to do it?