Washington’s Sexually Violent Predator Law

 To prepare for this Discussion:

Review the article, "Washington’s Sexually Violent Predator Law:Legislative History and Comparisons With Other States." Think about how historical and forensic psychological research contributes to the establishment of law and policy.

Review the article, "Stalking: Lessons From Recent Research." Pay particular attention to how research is used to influence community action and thereby affect public policy.

Review the article, "Sexually Violent Predator Evaluations: Empirical Evidence, Strategies for Professionals, and Research Directions." Consider how the findings described in this article might be helpful in influencing or setting public policy.

Using the Walden Library, identify and review a psychological research study that you believe has influenced a change in public policy or law.

Reflect upon the population studied, the key data and results, and other important takeaways of the research study.

Think about how this research study might influence public policy and/or law in forensics or in forensic settings.

Post  a brief summary of the research study you selected. Be sure to include the population studied, key data and results, and other important takeaways of the article. Then, explain how a forensic psychology professional might use the results of the study to influence public policy and/or law in forensics or in forensic settings.

https://nij.ojp.gov/speech/stalking-lessons-recent-research

https://www-proquest-com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/docview/204204489/fulltextPDF

http://www.wsipp.wa.gov/ReportFile/1244

http://www.ipt-forensics.com/journal/volume10/j10_6.htm