Review Chapter 7, of the course text, and the other Learning Resources this week. Consider the differences between threat assessment and risk assessment in subject-based profiling.Select one of the scholarly articles, from this weeks Learning Resources, on which to focus for this Discussion.Post r...
Review Chapter 7, of the course text, and the other Learning Resources this week. Consider the differences between threat assessment and risk assessment in subject-based profiling.
Select one of the scholarly articles, from this week’s Learning Resources, on which to focus for this Discussion.
Post responses to the following:
Explain two or more insights about threat and risk assessment in subject-based profiling that you gleaned from reading the scholarly article you selected.
Describe how these insights may help you more deeply and critically examine a case when profiling a suspect using a threat or risk
Note: Your posts should be substantial (350 words minimum), supported with scholarly evidence from your research and/or
the Learning Resources, and properly cited using APA style. Personal anecdotes are acceptable as part of a meaningful post
but cannot stand alone as the entire post.
Explain the differences and similarities between a risk assessment and a threat assessment when a profiling suspect. •
Explain in which situations you would use a risk assessment and in which you would use a threat assessment and why.
Explain two or more insights about threat and risk assessment in subject-based profiling that you gleaned from reading the
scholarly article you selected.
• Describe how these insights may help you more deeply and critically examine a case when profiling a suspect using a
threat or risk
Answer:
A risk assessment and a threat assessment are two different but related processes
used in subject-based profiling. The main differences between the two are the
focus of the assessment and the scope of the analysis.
A risk assessment involves identifying the potential harm or damage that could
result from a subject's actions, based on their history, behavior, and other
, factors. The goal is to determine the likelihood of harm occurring and to
develop strategies to mitigate or prevent it.
On the other hand, a threat assessment focuses on identifying and evaluating the
specific threats posed by a subject, including their intentions, motivations, and
capabilities. The goal is to assess the level of risk posed by the subject and to
develop strategies to manage the threat.
The similarities between the two assessments lie in the fact that both involve
analyzing the subject's behavior and characteristics to identify potential risks or
threats. Both assessments also involve considering the subject's past behavior,
current state of mind, and other relevant factors.
In situations where there is a general concern about a subject's potential for
violence or harm, a risk assessment may be more appropriate. For example, in
cases involving workplace violence, school shootings, or domestic violence, a
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