Violent parents and effects on children

ABSTRACT
The title of Term Paper: What Impacts does violent parent have on kids and their development?  Current research concentration on the outcomes of the exposure of children to violence covers a broad range of violence in the community, the family, and the media.
Paper
 
The paper will require each student to demonstrate their knowledge and assimilation of investigative processes, crime scene processing, and behavioral assessment/analysis theory, research, and practice, as presented in the readings and lectures.  Students are expected to write one concise and succinct  paper of 8-10 double spaced pages (NOT INCLUDING title, abstract, and reference pages) without going over the 10-page maximum.  These papers should synthesize major ideas and themes outlined in the readings and lectures and reflect critical analysis.  For this project, students will choose a completed investigation that has been well documented in the media (Caylee Anthony, Michael Vick, Martha Stewart, O.J. Simpson, Washington, D.C. Sniper Case, Oklahoma City bombing, etc.) and detail the entire criminal investigative process used in the case, ensuring to incorporate aspects of behavioral assessment or analysis incorporating major ideas and themes outlined in the readings and lectures.
 
Grading of the  Paper (Maximum of 30 points)

• 10 points for Content and Development (all relevant points are covered and thorough development of topic material)
• 10 points for Organization (a logical sequence is followed and organization of thought is apparent)
• 5 points for Format and Length  (APA format, at least two references, and 8-10 pages in length)
• 5 points for Readability, Style, Punctuation, Grammar, and Spelling (good sentence structure, professional and academic vocabulary)

 
Minimum Format Requirements for the Paper

• Font: Times [New] Roman
• Font Size: 12-Point Type (bold and italic should be used only for special sections/text)
• Margins: 1 inch for left, right, top, and bottom
• Pages: Include page numbers
• Spacing: Double spaced
• Indentation: Indent paragraphs. Do not use double return.

 
How to Read Articles and Books
 
Many students have never received formal training and/or practice in how to efficiently obtain the most from reading assignments.  The following are some questions to be considered for understanding and assimilating the reading assignments:

• What is the author’s thesis or major point he or she is trying to make?
• What are the major assumptions the author makes (and expects you to accept) in arguing that thesis?
• What are the implications for theory, research, and practice?
• What are some important or useful concepts the author presents?
• How does the reading relate to previous readings?
• What are its strengths and weaknesses?

Reference:
REQUIRED
Hazelwood, R. R., & Burgess, A. W. (2009). Practical aspects of rape investigation: A
multidisciplinary approach (4^th ed.). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. (ISBN: 978-1-4200-6504-6)
 
Turvey, B. E. (2011). Criminal profiling: An introduction to behavioral evidence analysis (4th
ed.). Burlington, MA: Academic Press (Elsevier). (ISBN: 978-0123852434)
 
Turvey, B. E., & Petherick, W. (2013). Forensic victimology: Examining violent crime victims in
investigative and legal contexts (2^nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Academic Press (Elsevier). (ISBN: 978-0124080843)
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED READINGS
 
RECOMMENDED READINGS
 
Hoffer, E.  (1951). The true believer: Thoughts on the nature of mass movements. New York:
HarperPerennial. (ISBN 0-06-091612-5)
 
Kellerman, J. (1999)  Savage spawn: Reflections on violent children. New York: Ballantine
Publishing Group. (ISBN 0-345-42939-7)
 
Keppel, R. D., & Birnes, W. J. (2003). The psychology of serial killer investigations: The grisly
            business unit. San Diego, CA: Academic Press. (ISBN: 0-12-404260-0)
 
McCrary, G. O., & Ramsland, K. (2003). The unknown darkness: Profiling the predators among

1. us. New York: Harper Collins. (ISBN 0 – 06-050957-0)

 
Petherick, W. A., Turvy, B. E., & Ferguson, C. E. (2010). Forensic Criminology. Burlington,
MA: Elsevier. (ISBN: 978-0-12-375071-6)