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Your Vision as a Multicultural Practitioner Amanda T. Nguyen School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Capella University PSY5002: Foundations of Theory and Practices for Master's Psychology Learners Renee Ford June 3rd, 2023

Abstract My mission is to reduce the likelihood of crime or recurrent offenses through prevention, sentencing, and rehabilitation. The practitioner-scholar approach guides my short-term objectives. According to the model, I will learn new methods based on my study on interventions by psychologists who provide professional knowledge to the legal system in both civil and criminal cases. I intend to actively identify possibilities to increase society's awareness of crime's repercussions. I will also develop multicultural competencies, which will be helpful while working with linguistically and socially diverse persons that exhibit criminal activity or aggressive conduct.

Your Vision as a Multicultural Practitioner-Scholar: Application of Psychology Theories to the Legal System Human society has an extensive record of crime. Hugo Münsterberg is regarded as one of the first to introduce psychology into the courts (Weiss & Xuan, 2015), in the same way, that Willhelm Wundt is considered the father of psychology. For a long time, psychologists have been curious about why some people commit crimes and others do not. Forensic psychologists play critical roles in both the psychological and legal fields. In these settings, their work may make or break a case. Forensic psychologists generally assist in instances involving eyewitness testimony, assessing competence to determine if a person is in a good state of mind to stand trial, and deciding suitable treatment programs and sentences. Role as a Multicultural Practitioner-Scholar The application of psychology in the criminal and judicial systems is known as forensic psychology. In 2001, the American Psychology Association formally recognized it as a specialized branch of psychology. To assist in informing and enhancing the criminal justice system, forensic psychologists apply psychological principles from cognitive psychology, social psychology, and other studies (American Psychological Association, 2011). A forensic psychologist aids in the influence and improvement of legal judgments. They can impact public policy, how criminal suspects are handled, and even testify in court. Professionals must combine their forensic psychological knowledge with apparent, understandable communication abilities. My long-term goal is to work as a prison psychologist. My short-term strives are governed by the practitioner-scholar paradigm, which requires me to study the techniques used to treat the disease to help develop these practices, as well as to improve the legal system and apply psychology in the field of criminal justice (McClintock, 2004). Scholar-practitioners contribute to their area by

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drawing on theory, research, and experience to guide their practice. Their vocation is based on collaborative and interpersonal skills gained from interactions with other professionals in the industry. Scholar-practitioners determine gaps in the current knowledge and research to fill these gaps via their practice. While the scholar-practitioner model is more commonly used at the doctorate level, the practitioner-scholar model is more commonly used at the master's level (Capella University, 2003). Practitioner-scholars are master's level students who build techniques to examine and solve professional challenges. Unlike scholar-practitioners, who generate new knowledge through their practices, practitioner-scholars try to discover new practices through their research. At the master's level, the practitioner-scholar model divides my work into four functions: gathering information, processing information, assessing new strategies, and implementing and monitoring new strategies or approaches to the subject (Capella University, 2003). Becoming a practitioner-scholar is critical in assisting me in achieving my ideal profession as a prison psychologist. My whole professional life centers around theories and research. I will appreciate working daily, knowing I can make a difference in the legal system. Throughout my master's program, I will acquire and apply forensic psychology skills to advise and guide the court system as it makes psychologically relevant choices. Gaining this insight can make our world safer and more understandable. Furthermore, forensics is the intersection of science and law. This influences whether or not they are convicted and how they are punished or freed in future instances, and it benefits hundreds of victims' families. Vision I grew up in a household exposed to the criminal justice system. Several family members have gone through the system, and their presence in jail impacts the family dynamics. I became

interested in mental health and true crime in my early adulthood. I began gaining experience in the mental health profession, and my interest in actual crime grew as I became more intrigued about criminal offenders and why they re-offend. During week one, we had an assignment that broke down my goals into who, what, where, and why, which helped me realize why I started this process in the first place. I plan as a multicultural forensic practitioner-scholar psychologist; my mission is to investigate, research, analyze, assess, consult, and treat any violent criminals to develop a comprehensive database that can aid in the protection of innocent lives. I intend to work within the constraints of the criminal justice system to understand better why such persons are more likely to commit violent crimes. Understanding why people commit crimes might lead to future treatment plans to keep people from doing such horrible actions. Conclusion Forensic psychologists contribute to the fair administration of justice, inform decision-making processes, improve public safety, and strive for the rehabilitation and well-being of individuals involved in legal cases by conducting thorough evaluations, expert testimony, and evidence-based interventions (Cherry, 2022). I am confident that the abilities I will gain at Capella will enable me to give professional knowledge to the legal system in both civil and criminal situations. I plan to aggressively seek opportunities to raise societal understanding of the consequences of crime. I will also gain practical, multicultural skills while working with linguistically and socially diverse individuals that engage in criminal or violent behavior.

References American Psychological Association. (2011). Specialty guidelines for forensic psychology . American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/forensic-psychology Capella University. (2003). Learning Model Quick-Reference and Examples. Author Cherry, K. (2022.). Forensic Psychology Career Profile. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/forensic-psychology-careers-2795639 McClintock, C. (2004). Scholar practitioner model. In A. DiStefano, K. E. Rudestam, & R. J. Silverman (Eds.), Encyclopedia of distributed learning (pp. 394–397). SAGE. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781412950596.n134 Weiss, K. J., & Xuan, Y. (2015). You cannot do that! Hugo Münsterberg and misapplied psychology. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry , 42–43 , 1–10. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/285206474_You_can%27t_do_that_Hugo_Mun sterberg_and_misapplied_psychology

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