Wow, I really can’t believe we are at the end of the program! I’m sad that it is ending, but I’m so thankful for this experience and to have had the opportunity to meet all of you. While this might seem obvious, I most definitely learned a lot more about nonprofit work. Before this program, […]
I started this experience with little knowledge on justice reform, and I am nearing the end of this program with new perspectives and outlooks on jail diversion and possibilities for community courts. When I read and listen to the stories from all the other students in the cohort, I sometimes find myself questioning my experience,
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I’ve really enjoyed that we have had guest speakers during our group meetings. One that stood out to me was Tiffany Brown with Detroit Food Academy and 3D. Developing Despite Distance was especially interesting to learn about from Ms Brown because parental incarceration is part of what I’ve been researching with my community organization. Beyond her
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I’ve only had the opportunity to visit Detroit a handful of times, but I had such a wonderful time each time I was there. The first time I was in Detroit was on a school trip, and I had the opportunity to visit the DIA and explore Mexicantown in the southwest area. My second time
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Throughout these past five weeks, and the one meeting we had before the program began, I can honestly say that I have a strong bond with my site mentor. LaNeice Jones, CEO of the Southwest Detroit Community Justice Center is a graduate of the University of Michigan, and is so incredibly kindhearted. She has her
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Since I have been working with my community placement entirely remote, it has been difficult for me to get a vast understanding of the overall culture of the program. But, my community placement primarily services Hispanic men, so we have a social worker that speaks English and Spanish to better help the clients. My supervisor
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While this may not be the best choice of words, I did ‘enjoy’ reading How to Kill a City about Detroit. Before I moved to Traverse City, Michigan, I lived in a small, rural town about forty minutes east of Buffalo, New York. In school and just in conversation or watching television, I have learned
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Hi fellows! Hard to believe our second week is almost over, I can already tell this summer is going to fly by. With this being our first full week, I felt as though I’m getting into a better routine for myself and getting my work done. This summer I am partnered with the Southwest Detroit
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Hi everyone! I’m super excited to get to know you all this summer, even through zoom. Just as a refresh, my name is Amanda and I am going to be a junior studying political science. I am planning to attend law school after undergrad, so I’m very thankful to be partnered with the Southwest Detroit
