I could feel the pressure starting to build in my chest,
this happens every time. I pounded the desk as if it was the problem. It’s
the start of another semester or is it a trimester this time around. Either way,
I’m nervous as hell. School (of any kind) and I have never had a good
relationship, but like with any bad relationship it’s hard to say goodbye. Currently
I’m perusing a criminal justice degree and am in the process of becoming a probation
officer that has the pleasure to work with youth. I have a background of
working with youth from disadvantaged circumstances (the nicest way I could
think to put it). This is my first year at Brandman, I’m still trying to determine
if I have bitten off more than I can chew. I invite you to follow along for better or
worse, either way, this should be interesting.
I am currently
working for a school district providing security for students that are in
preschool through 8th grade. Before working for this particular school
district I ran afterschool programs for troubled youth ages 5-19. Both of the
jobs mentioned had great opportunities to personally know and work with
individuals that need guidance. I am interested in learning about the opportunities
a probation officer has to positively impact the individuals they work with.
This question
of how probation officers impact the individuals they work with is broad, I know.
Through research I hope to gain a better understanding of what the job description
is and what they actually do. Research can be a tedious task. By taking this
class I am hoping to learn how to be a better researcher. I want to learn how
to find authoritative and legitimate information that is current to the topic
and times. I am also looking forward to gaining skills in critical thinking as
well as skills to communicate findings in an appropriate and productive way.
