Students have an opportunity to participate in and observe a client group, which is a wonderful learning experience. As this is a very manipulative clientele, it can be a good training ground for working in other human service fields as once you are able to work with the clients in the Center, you should be able to handle yourself in other work arenas. Students will gain experience in both security and treatment areas, as well as work with a variety of resources in the community. We require a two-semester commitment from Social Work students. The first semester is spent learning about the field of Corrections and the program.
Time is spent focusing on security issues.
Students may not be assigned a client to directly supervise until second semester, but students will have close contact with all of the staff and the clients from the beginning. Due to being understaffed at the Center, students are expected to be able to work semi-independently and be assertive enough to ask for assistance as needed. As mentioned above, a two-semester commitment is required from students. Students will be expected to have good writing skills as well as good communication skills. They should be mature and comfortable with their own values so they will not be easily manipulated by the residents.