Hello everyone. I have decided to continue my blog outside of my class. I will post more soon. Thanks.
Joyce
Monday, June 29, 2015
Monday, June 22, 2015
Lethality Assessment for Domestic Violence Survivors
The Criminal Justice professionals from law enforcement to prosecutors have been using an assessment to determine which women are more at risk for being hurt or killed. This screening tool is called the Lethality Assessment Program in some states. Police officers as well as other involved in the law enforcement are taught to use this tool. This program has been very successful in some states like Maryland.
The Criminal Justice System continues to support survivors by coming up with tools like these to save lives. There may be many ethical dilemmas when having to use this tool. For example, how do you chose who to screen? What if they person has not been hurt by anyone, but has some other issues? Will the woman being interviewed feel comfortable with the questions?
Many of the questions asked may not be dilemmas, if the professional is ethical and moral in their approach with this assessment. I will continue to research more about this assessment, inquire about the use of it in the state of N.C. I have included links with Maryland model program and a Journal entry about the tool also.
http://www.ncdsv.org/images/CVI_Assessing-the-Risk-of-IPV_1-2010.pdf
http://mnadv.org/lethality/
The Criminal Justice System continues to support survivors by coming up with tools like these to save lives. There may be many ethical dilemmas when having to use this tool. For example, how do you chose who to screen? What if they person has not been hurt by anyone, but has some other issues? Will the woman being interviewed feel comfortable with the questions?
Many of the questions asked may not be dilemmas, if the professional is ethical and moral in their approach with this assessment. I will continue to research more about this assessment, inquire about the use of it in the state of N.C. I have included links with Maryland model program and a Journal entry about the tool also.
http://www.ncdsv.org/images/CVI_Assessing-the-Risk-of-IPV_1-2010.pdf
http://mnadv.org/lethality/
| ASSESSING THE RISK OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, Glen Kercher, Andrea Weiss and Katrina Rufino, Crime Victims' Institute, Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX: January 2010. This blog completed in satisfaction of the course requirements for CRJU 3060: Ethics and Diversity in Criminal Justice. |
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Children are Survivors of DV too!
Children are effected by domestic violence and sometimes repeat the same pattern or are involved in the same pattern of abuse. There has been much research done to try and help children who have experienced abuse become free from the trauma which they suffered. Is this research ethical? Can laws proposed by the Criminal Justice system prevent such research? I took a look at journals and other publications just to see.
There are laws set forth to protect children who have been victimized by domestic violence. Some who do research try to see how they can help them without actually re-traumatizing them. I don't think that is possible. Therapy and counseling is traumatizing enough. I plan to research further to find more information on this topic to see how the Criminal Justice system and ethics helps to protect children from research that may have a negative effect on them.
I have attached a link to a journal article about that reference researching children of domestic violence. In my next blog, I will follow-up with the Criminal Justices approach to help protect these children.
http://rea.sagepub.com/content/8/2/125.full.pdf+html
This blog completed in satisfaction of the course requirements for CRJU 3060: Ethics and Diversity in Criminal Justice.
There are laws set forth to protect children who have been victimized by domestic violence. Some who do research try to see how they can help them without actually re-traumatizing them. I don't think that is possible. Therapy and counseling is traumatizing enough. I plan to research further to find more information on this topic to see how the Criminal Justice system and ethics helps to protect children from research that may have a negative effect on them.
I have attached a link to a journal article about that reference researching children of domestic violence. In my next blog, I will follow-up with the Criminal Justices approach to help protect these children.
http://rea.sagepub.com/content/8/2/125.full.pdf+html
This blog completed in satisfaction of the course requirements for CRJU 3060: Ethics and Diversity in Criminal Justice.
Monday, June 8, 2015
Domestic violence Survivor
I have been a DV survivor for 12 years now and the State of NC has continued to enact more strict laws to deal with DV offenders. I took a look at the North Carolina Against DV, website which helped m,e in order sort through certain policies which required ethics in order for them to be made into laws which protect those effected by domestic violence.
The State of North Carolina currently has new policies which are being voted on in our legislature that requires great ethical thought and morality to be shown in deciding whether or not to enact them. Please take a look at each of these laws and or presentations of matters which different policy makers have to decide on. A copy to the link is posted below:
http://www.nccadv.org/public-policy/legislative-agenda
Thank you.
This blog completed in satisfaction of the course requirements for CRJU 3060: Ethics and Diversity in Criminal Justice.
The State of North Carolina currently has new policies which are being voted on in our legislature that requires great ethical thought and morality to be shown in deciding whether or not to enact them. Please take a look at each of these laws and or presentations of matters which different policy makers have to decide on. A copy to the link is posted below:
http://www.nccadv.org/public-policy/legislative-agenda
Thank you.
This blog completed in satisfaction of the course requirements for CRJU 3060: Ethics and Diversity in Criminal Justice.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
DV Conference
There are many ethical dilemmas that criminal justices professionals face when it comes to domestic violence. Lawyers, police officers, district attorneys and judges face many different, and sometimes difficult, decisions pertaining to the safety and welfare of women, children, and men. The choices made can help in some instances and harm the victims in other instances. Training of professionals is important and relevant when protecting and serving victims of domestic violence.
There is an annual Domestic and Sexual Violence and Stalking Conference held each year and many more held like these to educate individuals of various backgrounds, as well as, people in general. In my research I a found a link which I will share. The link will forward you to information presented in the conference pertaining to Ethical Dilemmas. The conference took place in 2012 in Norman, Oklahoma. http://www.orcpi.com/partnersforchange/Stricklin.pdf. Comments are welcome.
This blog completed in satisfaction of the course requirements for CRJU 3060: Ethics and Diversity in Criminal Justice.
There is an annual Domestic and Sexual Violence and Stalking Conference held each year and many more held like these to educate individuals of various backgrounds, as well as, people in general. In my research I a found a link which I will share. The link will forward you to information presented in the conference pertaining to Ethical Dilemmas. The conference took place in 2012 in Norman, Oklahoma. http://www.orcpi.com/partnersforchange/Stricklin.pdf. Comments are welcome.
This blog completed in satisfaction of the course requirements for CRJU 3060: Ethics and Diversity in Criminal Justice.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
DV Counseling
Domestic Violence Ethical Dilemma in Counseling Setting
http://prezi.com/autdirghh-9w/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
This post is in reference to how counselors have to deal ethically with domestic violence and those effected by it. Many professionals like psychologist, social workers, and psychiatrist have hard choices to make when dealing with the abused and the abusers.
Many of the the abused and abuser share with counselors information which has to be reported and under some laws has to be court ordered for reporting. These laws can hurt or help individuals in some cases. Take the time to read and review website posted. In gives insight in counseling ethics and domestic violence.
Thank you.
Love Does Not Hurt
This blog completed in satisfaction of the course requirements for CRJU 3060: Ethics and Diversity in Criminal Justice.
http://prezi.com/autdirghh-9w/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
This post is in reference to how counselors have to deal ethically with domestic violence and those effected by it. Many professionals like psychologist, social workers, and psychiatrist have hard choices to make when dealing with the abused and the abusers.
Many of the the abused and abuser share with counselors information which has to be reported and under some laws has to be court ordered for reporting. These laws can hurt or help individuals in some cases. Take the time to read and review website posted. In gives insight in counseling ethics and domestic violence.
Thank you.
Love Does Not Hurt
This blog completed in satisfaction of the course requirements for CRJU 3060: Ethics and Diversity in Criminal Justice.
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Domestic violence is Real
Hello, and welcome to my blog! My name is Joyce and I am a Domestic Violence Survivor. My blog will discuss the ethics and dilemmas as it pertains to domestic violence. Eleven years ago when I left my abuser, I found a safe place for my family which began this great journey of which I am currently apart. I am currently a full time mother, student, and medical assistant who is looking for to becoming a great lawyer one day. I would like to leave a link to share this place that helped me and my family escape. Take the time to view their website. I am truly thankful and grateful for Safe Space of Louisburg, NC. http://www.ncsafespace.org/
There have been many laws created which are ethical and unethical. In my blog I will discuss and ask for opinions of my peers. Many professionals like police officers, judges, and district attorney's may come up against many ethical dilemmas when dealing with laws pertaining to domestic violence law.
This blog completed in satisfaction of the course requirements for CRJU 3060: Ethics and Diversity in Criminal Justice.
There have been many laws created which are ethical and unethical. In my blog I will discuss and ask for opinions of my peers. Many professionals like police officers, judges, and district attorney's may come up against many ethical dilemmas when dealing with laws pertaining to domestic violence law.
This blog completed in satisfaction of the course requirements for CRJU 3060: Ethics and Diversity in Criminal Justice.
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