Prison Psychologist: role-based ethical issues

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1. The role - 100 words
2. Challenge 1 - 100 words
3. Challenge 2 - 100 words
4. Reflection on ethics - 100 words

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Ethical Challenges in Forensic Psychology

Role

The role I am interested in this field is that of a prison psychologist. My interest in it is in the notion that the practice of forensic psychology extends beyond the courtroom - the role of psychologists is just as critical in prison for the purpose of putting together working rehabilitation programs to help achieve behavioral transformation among the prison population if and when they are to be reintroduced to society. Critically, it is essential to put together measures and programs in support of prison staff as the prison environment and their roles put them in high pressure and unusual situations to help them normalize and keep 'sane', balancing their work-life and personal life as they go in and out of prison every day. Mauro (2009) is a ...