Friday, March 15, 2013

Week 8


I have had such a busy and exciting week. I was able to take a tour of our local Probation Department, Juvenal hall and a corporation that contracts with the county to provide support services for low risk offenders. Everyone that I came in contact was helpful, knowledgeable and generous with their time. I learned so much about the process that a offender goes through once they are arrested. I was surprised at all of the resources available to assist them. I was also happy to see their is so much focus put on rehabilitation and the individuals needs. I am really starting to see how all of our studies will be applied in the field. I found the whole experience truly fascinating and am really thankful I was able to meet so many wonderful people.  

I am starting to get really nervous as the time is coming to settle into a spot for next years field placement and I am just not sure what will be the best fit for me. I know that I want to work with children but I am just not sure in what capacity. I am torn between counseling, special education teaching or working in an area like probation. I am having trouble finding any one with an MSW in the school district or in probation. I have found a person with a BASW in each department. However, I am so thankful that everyone I have talked to about doing my field placement as seem genuinely interested in having me. It is always nice to have options.

I wish you all a wonderful and restful spring break!
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  1. Deidra WardMarch 17, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Jodie, I find your exploration of the internship you'll do interesting as I am not even thinking about it yet. If you're Title IV-E, you'll be required to pay back your time in child welfare so you should think about an internship outside of that area. If you're not Title IV-E, then your options are more open and you should do what interests you. You may find a passion within a certain area you never knew was there. This is a time when we should keep our mind open and discover where are interests are and where we can be most effective. Good luck on this adventure.

    I hadn't read your previous post until now and I am so relieved you and your family are safe. I hope the other driver was arrested and she has more consequences than she had before because obviously they didn't work.

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  2. UnknownMarch 28, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    I think it is fantastic that you have learned so much!It is always helpful when the people you meet are very knowledgeable and helpful with he questions that you have regarding the place that you are at. Isn't it great how we are getting to put what we are learning to use and see how it is going to apply to our personal and professional lives?? I think it is. I too am starting to get really nervous about next years internship. And becasue I am in Redding it is a little bit different for me becasue I don't have as many resources as the students that live in Humboldt County. But I'm sure we will all be fine once we get it all figured out.Good luck!

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