I have worked as a research assistant for two members of the U of M faculty. The Influence of National and International Factors on Citizens' Resort to the International Arena. We explored the relationship between human rights abuse claims to the European Court of Human Rights and the level of integration into the international system. In this project we explored the relationship between drug use and legal and illegal earnings over the life course of the individual offender. As for my standing in the graduate program, I have completed the qualifying procedure and my course work, and now am working on my dissertation research.
Sociology continues to be a fascinating field.
Redwood is a group home for four adults who have developmental disabilities. I supervise ten to fifteen staff at Redwood and ensure that Redwood Program Counselors are fulfilling the requirements of their positions and job descriptions. There are four residents with developmental disabilities who live at Redwood. I make sure that all of the residents' needs are being met and that staff are helping them achieve the goals which are important to them. I work approximately ten hours of direct care with the residents each week, which is the most rewarding piece of my job.