In case 3, if the defendent were found guilty of their crime…
In case 3, if the defendent were found guilty of their crimes would you recommend an in-patient mental health treatment facility until they are no longer considered a threat to themselves or others (rehabilitations focused approach), or to sentence them to prison with a specific amount of time incarcerated (punishment focused approach)? Discuss the following in your answers Why do you believe that the defendant should be sentenced to prison or in-patient treatment? (reference circumstances surrounding crimes such as diagnoses, history, etc.) Do you believe they are likely to commit similar crime(s) even after treatment? Discuss longevity of, and treatment options for, their mental health issues. Impact of the crime on victim(s)
Sоciаl Psychоlоgy:According to the interаctionist perspective, behаvior is a result of the interaction between: