CPSS 370 Wk 4 - Team - Assessment Instrument Showcase

Understanding the different assessment instruments that are used in the correctional system will help you to select the appropriate instrument in different situations. In this assignment, you become familiar with multiple assessment instruments and their purposes.

Locate 3 assessment instruments/tools used to assess different areas of need for individuals involved with the correctional system. These can be related to mental health, substance abuse, education, etc.

Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation to showcase these instruments, in which you do the following for each assessment tool:

• Describe the purpose of the assessment instrument.

• Identify the population the instrument is meant to assess.

• Explain how this assessment instrument is utilized.

• Describe the type of information the results will yield.

Include detailed speaker notes for each slide.

Include a minimum of 3 sources.

Format any citations within your presentation according to APA guidelines.