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    Code of conduct informs specifics to people in order to approach a matter of discipline to have a safe and supportive environment. Code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the social norms and rules and responsibilities of, or proper practices for, an individual, party or organization. Code of conduct can be either seen or characterised as principle based or rules based. The codes are everywhere, such as in schools, business, or even in public places. Codes have missions, values, and principles

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    Description of Each Ethical Code A company set of codes are designed as a guide for the individual employee to follow and uphold the values and ethical responsibilities of the company. With the “Society of Professional Journalist” code of ethics easily guides the journalist with the necessity of reporting a story today. Sticking to the code of ethics, fosters value for honesty of which will build credibility and trust through its' accuracy and integrity while distinguishing what's right, from what's

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    Scenario 2 A. The dietetic intern does not violate any Code of Ethics. However, if she were a dietetics practitioner she would be violation Principle #17b, #12, and #13. As an ADA member, she should be aware of all the principle. That is because as an intern, she does not have a dietetics credential to counsel the patient, and as stated in Principle #17b, the dietetics practitioner does not aid any other person in violating any CDR requirements. Also, if she were a dietetics practitioner, she

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    Law Enforcement has a strict code of ethics. Each code is in place for officers to maintain their own integrity in representation of the agency. Each officer that comes into the agency is given the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics manual. Every time an officer puts on their badge, they are making an oath to protect and serve citizens. They will be constantly scrutinized for every decision or lack of decision made. It is imperative that officers make sure to stay within policy and training before

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    Police Code Of Ethics

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    A police department’s “code of ethics” usually exists separately from the formalized set of rules and regulations studied in the academy. Oftentimes, the code is still within the department rules, but law enforcement has encountered a shift over the years in which agencies are instituting a distinct code of ethics upon their officers. A code of ethics is generally a broader conceptual statement of expected agency goals and officer conduct. However, running against your department’s ethical code

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    While there are many different aspects of psychology, all mental health specialists have the same goal in mind and that is to provide assistance to those suffering from mental illness through service, advocacy, and education. Therefore, forensic psychologists are no longer the only mental health professional acting as an expert witness in court. Therapeutic psychologists are being called to testify, although most therapeutic psychologist try to stay out of the courtroom due to ethics and not wanting

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    Forensic Psychology The client is facing a lengthy sentence and their only hope is to plead mental insanity, their only hope is their forensic psychologist. The thrill of not knowing what will come of your day can be perfect for someone who craves adrenaline. Forensic Psychology is an unsung hero becoming recognized. One could wake up in the morning and have to travel or go to court and help decides someone’s fate. It may not be the most popular job or the career with the most recognition but for

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    What and why is Forensic Psychology Important in Legal Proceedings? Beth Velez Southern New Hampshire University Justice 101-Introduction to Criminal Justice Forensic psychology is an important part of the legal system, dating back to 1921. I plan to show in my paper just how forensic psychologists conduct their assessments, the implications on what the assessment and testing shows, and how it can benefit not only the defendant, but society as well. Forensic psychologist can show if a person is

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    Forensic Psychologist

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    Psychologist that specializes in the psychological knowing of legal matters and cases (can be civil or criminal) Cases such as, mental examinations, custody hearings, civil law, jury selection, violent risk assessment, and much more Forensic psychology studies the mindset of criminals to determine the cause of the crimes They create a living in the private sector, public services, and academic. It is a very detailed assessment that determines if a patient shows the possibility of violent behavior

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    My interest in forensic psychology goes back into my early elementary years. As a child, my main dream was to become a profiler or a crime scene detective. I loved reading crime books and watching shows about it. I wanted to be like the people I read in those books and the people I saw on television. However, when I got to college, my mindset changed, but not for long. During my freshman year, I was a biology major wanting to be a Veterinarian. My passion at that time in my life was to help animals

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