Internship with Washington County Juvenile Department
I am a student at PSU majoring in Social Science and currently partnering with the Washington County Juvenile Department for my internship.
Washington County Juvenile Department
“Our programs and services are designed to provide fair, equitable treatment that involves families in decision making. We collaborate with schools, local law enforcement agencies and other community partners to help youth develop the tools and skills they need to be successful. Our work with youth and families includes assessments and individual case plans that address their risk, needs and behaviors. The Juvenile Department also works to honor victims' rights and interests throughout all phases of the justice system and provide opportunities for youth to repair harm to victims and communities. We strive to honor diversity, provide innovative leadership in the field of juvenile justice, and demonstrate ethical and honest behavior in all that we do.”
-Washington County
-Washington County
Scope of Internship
- “INTEGRITY - the consistent adherence to our professional and ethical standards with responsible stewardship of public resources.
- EXCELLENCE - the commitment to providing the highest quality of services to youth, families, and the community. It is the embodiment of professionalism through high standards, compassion, and staff development.
- TEAMWORK - thoughtful communication, collaboration, and coordination in pursuit of common goals with respect for differences while valuing all contributions.” -Washington County
Why I specifically chose this organization
1. For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to do something that was going to support those who are struggling, dealing with a hardship.
2. I feel that I can relate to this age group. Even though I did not get in to trouble with the law as a youth I still made some very big mistakes as a youth. And made some life changing choices that aren’t very easy for a youth to live with.
3.I believe in 2nd chances. We all make mistakes.
2. I feel that I can relate to this age group. Even though I did not get in to trouble with the law as a youth I still made some very big mistakes as a youth. And made some life changing choices that aren’t very easy for a youth to live with.
3.I believe in 2nd chances. We all make mistakes.
My responsibility as a volunteer
Each probation officer have a caseload of about 12 youths.
I have been assigned to one case.
I have been assigned to one case.
- Weekly in person check ins.
- Communicating with Harkins House staff about my youth.
- Spending time with youth.
- Typing a after visit report.
- Printing/ scanning
- Fingerprinting
- Helping youth write letters to their victims
- Currently learning how to interview a youth on their background reposts
My plan to implant and effect change
Not giving up a huge one for me. I don’t know about yall but sometimes I feel like giving up. School, work, life can be a lot sometimes.
Other than that my plan is to be as positive as I can, be live in myself, and constantine to give back to the youth in my community, and give back to my community over all.
I will finish my degree, work in this line of work because this is what I enjoy and where I want to be. By doing this I know I will effect change for my community.
Other than that my plan is to be as positive as I can, be live in myself, and constantine to give back to the youth in my community, and give back to my community over all.
I will finish my degree, work in this line of work because this is what I enjoy and where I want to be. By doing this I know I will effect change for my community.