I am the current foster care worker for Roger K Shockley inmate #B81615, whose child is in DCFS custody. I am writing this letter in regards to receive updated information on his services he is engaging in or is waiting to engage in.…
However, what really happened was that the initiation of intake centers that would be able to work with addicts on daily basis (in a group setting etc) until they could send them to an actual long term rehab, which still led to the problem, as Dr. Shavelson says, of "windows" of opportunity for treatment. Dr. Shavelson posits that when an addict is ready to sober up, there is often a preliminary event or window, and with the way addiction works according to the author, if they are delayed because there isn't any space for them after all their purposed efforts to get clean, some centers require potential clients to call daily “remind” not only themselves, but the clinic that they are still waiting for a bed. This process required multiple intake interviews, and for a census of people suffering from addiction who perhaps may not have access to transportation, or may be mentally ill and not on medication, who by definition are struggling with addiction) there is a likely chance that the aforementioned “window” of opportunity to get them into treatment will pass and they risk the chance of going back to using/continue using and give up on treatment altogether. Upon reading the book, one can say that the program was set up to try to get around this but it really was not equipped to do this realistically at the time. They had every intention I feel to encourage treatment, and they were willing to fund it and idealistic about it, but the reality was that there simply was not enough space available for everyone who need it the most. In my humble opinion, it was better than nothing since they did have counselors and daily group sessions organized to check in with the individuals to help them and to eventually match them with a…
In Crossing the Rubicon: The Decline of the American Empire at he End of the Age of Oil, there are three main points where Mr. Ruppert tries to blame the entire tradjety of September 11, 2001, better known as 9/11, on the acting Vice President at the time, Dick Cheney. At first glance this seems to be a bold if not insane accusation against the Vice President of the United States of America, but Ruppert does make a few points that will make you think.…
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They reside together to receive on-site services while locked up at the jail. Those offerings include counseling, employment classes, and Vivitrol shots. The medication helps those with opioid addictions. The goal is laying a foundation for inmates who will eventually leave incarceration. Public officials, treatment providers, and law enforcement all help divert them. This program has no additional cost to inmates, saves lives, and reduces crime. Agency representatives come in to work with them in a team approach. Having the opportunity to have a phone interview with Marc O’Neill 10/20/17 Mr. O’Neill talked about some of the joint agency’s that assist in the TACT program, Reentry Coalition of NW Ohio, New Concepts Criminal Model, Empowerment for Excellence, and Rescue Mental health & Additions Services. So, as you can see it is a joint effort to make this program a success. Per Mr. O’Neill the process starts with an intake questionnaire about prior convictions, jail time, probation etc. There is also a question about heroin use. Mr. O’Neill goes on to state that most inmates self-disclose their drug use. After a team review the inmate is admitted into the TACT program in which he stated most inmates like due to it being in a different unit with greater…
Prior to attending my placement I was both intrigued and apprehensive with regards to the purpose of the unit and the work carried out there. I had previously never experienced this kind of environment so was eager to familiarise myself with the purpose and philosophy of the setting. The situation gave me an opportunity to be able to…
Lakesha Webb I totally agree because when I arrived at orientation I felt very welcomed by the faculty and the students that was present. Everything I thought it to be was I was Scared at first but I felt relieved after they answered all the questions I was thinking and they made me feel welcomed and like I really…
When we got to the facility, we are asked to sign in and have a seat in the waiting area. After sitting there for about 10 minutes, the counselor come out and asked everyone to come on back. She is the group the leader for this specific class. We then went into a very large room and were asked to sit anywhere we would like. I would say that this room held at least 60 chairs that were in a circle. These meeting were normally just our family, but this time it was everyone else and their families also. There was an opening in the front of the room, where the counselor would stand with her easel. The recovering addicts of the room seemed at ease to be there, but I could tell that everyone else seemed to be a bit nervous.…
I doubt a life without expectations would be very inspiring, joyful, or satisfying. What if parents never bothered to cultivate character and disposition, never pointed out potential and talent? What if teachers did not care enough to bother critiquing work and giving feedback on ways to improve? What if friends are apathetic and not inclined to step in if one settles in a self-destructive train of thought? Yes, some might be quite overbearing, disillusion, or self-centered with their opinions, but that leads to our part in expectations. Part of living is defining our expectations and aspirations; and part of living in a community is to be objectively considerate of others' thoughts, look at how they fit with our own, and choose to appreciate their advice or respectfully set aside the input. I cherish it when people care enough to will my good – to love, as Pope John-Paul II defines it.…
Most of them like the privacy and care they receive. It is a judgment-free zone that they can receive care without question. From the interviewing process, I also learned how to ask questions that targeted a response that I wanted. For example, I wanted her to tell me that she was afraid of what the current administration would do to Planned Parenthood. So I phrased the question, referring back to the vulnerable patients she had already mentioned, and she responded with something like, “I fear for them”. I also learned how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, we were talking about tough stuff, and the silence was necessary at times. Overall, this was a valuable experience because I was able to gain a deeper understanding of the types of people who visit Planned Parenthood and gained skills from the interviewing…
The officer who gave us the tour sat us down and told us the rules of the jail, what they do and why. I was very surprised to see where the inmates stayed, how small and disgusting the cells were, and how little light they had. It was also surprising to see the 3 or 4 inmates in one cell at one point and they were all saying provocative things towards some of the girls and I in the class. It just goes to show that the people behind bars never get to see the outside world, never mind females. The things that the officer explained, such as where they keep the inmates before putting them in a cell, or where they take them and what they do with them afterwards, didn’t take me by surprise because they were things that I had learnt in class. The cells surprised me because I had never seen one in person.…
Some things that I learned from this service experience was that I should never go into anything with expectations. When I decided to go that afternoon, I was really bummed because I don’t really like service hours and I didn’t want to go on a long and boring service event. However, the positive personalities of all the people working there perked…
I job shadowed at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center. I went to the hospital around 7 in the morning. I met Jana and she explained to me what we were going to be doing. We started off by taking a tour of the hospital. She showed me each floor and what its purpose was. We then went to the department she was assigned. She introduced me to some of her patients.…
I have never been to the Pride Resource center. It was an interesting and new experience for me because it was a little out of my comfort zone to venture off somewhere I’ve never been. I personally have never been in any of the 7 diversity offices. Ultimately, it was a very memorable experience because of the information I learned. I did not realize that there are so many opportunities and resources within these offices for both members of that community and individuals who aren’t.…
This was a very influential experience in my adolescence that contributed to who I currently am. This retreat made me take my personal beliefs regarding spirituality and morals into consideration, and reevaluate my lifestyle into something I preferred. While I am glad I went, I can still remember feeling some lessons drove their point to a point of repetition, mainly revolving around the seven deadly sins and being a good Christian person in modern day society. But I am overall glad I went through this event, because it made me realize my passion for good; I was also able to take a break and reflect on my beliefs, and compare to what my parents had raised me to believe; which is not something many people give themselves enough opportunity to do, and that’s not healthy in my view. I am glad I was able to develop a personal set of beliefs and values. This was an experience that profoundly changed me as a person, and made me really passionate about what I believed…