Britany Spears

Order Description

According to the text, a forensic mental health assessment refers to the practice of performing mental health evaluations to assist courts and attorneys, in the process of deciding certain matters of law applied to criminal or civil cases. In this case study, you will explore different types of forensic assessments and their application to real world situation.

Review case study titled “Britney Spears” (I will write the case and send it).

1). Determine whether or not you agree with the position that civil commitment violates Brittany Spears’ civil liberties. Provide a rationale to support your position.

2).Explain the distinction between civil commitment and criminal commitment. Next, support or criticize the premise that civil commitment was the proper course of action in the case of Brittany Spears.

3). Argue for or against the theory that a short term (i.e. 72 hour) commitment provides enough time for a doctor to make a reasonable determination about the scope of the mental health problems of a patient. Provide a rationale to support your response.

4). The court ordered forensic assessments regarding Brittany Spears’ parenting capacity as well, as her guardianship. Discuss the manner in which you believe these two (2) assessments served the purposes of protecting the patient, protecting her children, and protecting the public. Provide a rationale to support your response.