intersectional issues of forensic social work among incarcerated individuals with serious mental illness (SMI).

The Abstract for this paper has already been written and attached to this order. Please see it and write the paper based on it. The purpose of this paper is to conduct research and prepare a paper on intersectional issues of forensic social work among incarcerated individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) . This paper should combine factors related to clinical forensic social work settings, roles, theory and practice implications with a specific population. This paper assumes a multi-level, intersectional person in the environment perspective and asks that you consider social work practice with a population from the individual, family and macro systems levels that are important in work with clients in the socio-legal environment. This analysis will utilize the comprehensive materials covered throughout the semester, including: the text (mandatory added reference of Alexander, (2012). The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. New York: The New Press. Maschi, , & Leibowitz, G. S. (Eds.). (2017). Forensic Social Work: Psychosocial and Legal Issues Across Diverse Populations and Settings. Springer Publishing Company.), the modules, and external materials and the student’s own research in the form of books, program descriptions, law resources (policy), peer reviewed journals, multimedia sources, and social networking resources. You are expected to support your assertions, conclusions, and recommendations and citing appropriately. Use six areas of the outline below as subheadings in your paper. Paper Outline Introduction and Background: (5 points) Describe the population including background, disparities and issues of culture (if applicable) Practice Setting: (3 points) Describe the setting including strengths/empowerment and challenges. Socio-legal/forensic Issues: (5 points) Describe the role of the forensic social worker in the setting. Theory: (5 points) Describe at least two theories associated with practice implications and cultural competence Special issues, concerns and future directions: (2 points) Describe any additional information on the micro, mezzo or macro levels in relation to institutions, social justice and/or cultural competence. Conclusion: (5 points) Paper Content and Format: Requirements: 6-8 double-spaced pages – excluding the title page and reference page, Times New Roman 12-point font with 1-inch margins. This paper should include at least five additional sources in addition to the course material. Paper format and references should follow APA format. APA Help: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/06/