(CC2, CC4): Since 1999, the Department of Justice has released two reports dealing with the issue of mentally ill inmates. It found that 16% of the people in the nation’s corrections systems were mentally ill, but that only 60% of those reported receiving any mental health treatment.
In 1994, Ralph Tortorici, a 26-year-old New York psychology student, took a college class hostage. A paranoid schizophrenic convinced that the government had planted tracking devices in his body, he was charged with assault, kidnapping, and attempted murder. His mental illness was apparent, but his treatment needs and how the courts should deal with him were not. FRONTLINE examined the controversial case in interviews with his family, defense attorney, prosecutor, and judge.
Please watch the following video:
Crime of Insanity (Links to an external site.)
Summary of Video (Links to an external site.)
After looking at this case and watching this video, in addition to researching any other information you find relevant, how do you think the courts should handle mental health issues in the criminal justice systems
Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates an understanding of the case presented and how mental health issues are an important issue in the criminal justice system.
10 pts
Exemplary- Demonstrates an advanced understanding of the primary thesis of the paper that sparks the interest of the reader and clearly identifies competencies/ outcomes to be achieved
9 pts
Mastery- Demonstrates an accomplished understanding of the primary thesis of the paper that sparks the interest of the reader and identifies competencies/ outcomes to be achieved
8 pts
Proficient- Demonstrates an acceptable understanding of the primary thesis of the paper however competencies/ outcomes to be achieved are not clearly defined
7 pts
Emerging- Demonstrates an inadequate understanding of the primary thesis of the paper and does not identify the competencies/ outcomes to be achieved
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectation- The paper does not reflect an understanding of the primary thesis of the paper and does not identify the competencies/ outcomes to be achieved
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribes various ways of handling mental health issues in the criminal justice system using research to support own statements and ideas.
10 pts
Exemplary- Demonstrates an advanced understanding of the primary thesis of the paper that sparks the interest of the reader and clearly identifies competencies/ outcomes to be achieved
9 pts
Mastery- Demonstrates an accomplished understanding of the primary thesis of the paper that sparks the interest of the reader and identifies competencies/ outcomes to be achieved
8 pts
Proficient- Demonstrates an acceptable understanding of the primary thesis of the paper however competencies/ outcomes to be achieved are not clearly defined
7 pts
Emerging- Demonstrates an inadequate understanding of the primary thesis of the paper and does not identify the competencies/ outcomes to be achieved
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectation- The paper does not reflect an understanding of the primary thesis of the paper and does not identify the competencies/ outcomes to be achieved
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking/ Analytical Skills
10 pts
Exemplary- Presents an insightful and thorough analysis of all issues identified; consistently demonstrates the use of critical thinking/ analytical skills
9 pts
Mastery- Presents a thorough analysis of most of the issues identified; demonstrates the use of critical thinking/analytical skills
8 pts
Proficient- Presents a superficial analysis of some of the issues identified; minimal demonstration of the use of critical thinking/ analytical skills
7 pts
Emerging- Presents an incomplete analysis of the issues identified; demonstrates little or no use of critical thinking/analysis skill
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectation-Does not present any critical thinking/ analysis
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUtilization of Research
10 pts
Exemplary- Supplements paper with relevant and extensive research into the body of the paper
9 pts
Mastery- Supplements paper with relevant research into the body of the paper
8 pts
Proficient- Supplements paper with limited research into the body of the paper
7 pts
Emerging- Minimally supplements paper with research into the body of the paper
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectation- Does not include relevant research into the body of the paper
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality and Organization of Writing or Presentation
10 pts
Exemplary- The paper is extremely well organized, makes excellent transitions from point to point, no spelling or grammatical errors and all references correctly cited Paper follows APA format
9 pts
Mastery- The paper is generally well organized with relatively smooth transitions from point to point; rare number of spelling and/or grammatical errors or references not cited. Paper follows APA format correctly cited
8 pts
Proficient- The paper is organized with somewhat smooth transitions from point to point; under 3 spelling and/or grammatical errors or references not cited properly. Paper mostly follows APA format.
7 pts
Emerging- The paper is minimally well organized with minimally acceptable transitions from point to point; several spelling and/or grammatical errors or references not correctly indicated. Minimally follows APA format.
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectation- Does not have a properly organized paper. Does not adhere to APA formatting.
10 pts
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