Barrier Recognition and Reaction | Origin: CS109
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Empowering Students with an Arrest or Conviction --> Barrier Recognition and Reaction
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
As an educator it is your duty to empower and reasure students that they have to make the right chioces and right decisions in life and one wrong decision can be a lifelong struggle of proving yourself and being rejected from jobs because of having a conviction and the type of conviction.
There is a lid for every pot
I too liked the idea of a "Branding Statement" which is a similar concept to the "Elevator Speach". I to offer the Professonal Skils Ananylsis Worksheet to graduates.
Good information. I appreciate this concept of a 'Branding Statement'. This is definitely needed to focus on the positives while highlighting a clear objective.
It benefits not only the student but everyone involved including the community when all student, including those with criminal records, gain employment.
I learned to be more creative when giving a description of your job duties to deter an employer from focusing on the student's arrest or conviction
Prior to this session I have always given each one of my students my undivided attention and encouragement no matter what their situation was/is. I do not allow barriers to hold me back from assisting my student nor do I want them to allow barriers to hold them back from their amazing future. Each student just like each of us have had experiences that are good/bad but the most important thing is to take a step forward each and everyday we can. Getting to know your student genuinely and listening is key to any successful Student/Career Advisor relationship.
I learned that having students realize the employment barriors that they may have before sending out their resume is key to them being able to find work.
Reply to Barbara Martin's post:
Lots of reasons, some come down to how society chooses to deal with people with mental health problems.
Another factor for this particular setting is a phenomenon that many refer to as a school-to-prison pipeline that particularly impacts disadvantaged groups in society. We can argue that it doesn’t exist, but the statistics show that incarceration is significantly skewed for people of color.
Vera Institute of Justice - Divided Justice https://www.vera.org/publications/divided-justice-black-white-jail-incarceration
Education Week - 5 Facts Everyone Needs to Know About the School-to-Prison Pipeline: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/education_futures/2015/08/5_facts_everyone_needs_to_know_about_the_school-to-prison_pipeline.html#:~:text=%205%20Facts%20Everyone%20Needs%20to%20Know%20About,of%20the%20stick%20as%20far%20as...%20More%20
-Marshall
I plan to continue to assist my students here at the South Idaho Correctional Institution in development of a "Branding Statement," which I've called an "Elevator Speech" in the past.
Here in Idaho, by the way, a significant number of our adult offenders have committed crimes that were tied to suibstance abuse. We've also seen an increase in the number of females coming into our system; this is a nation-wide trend.
--Mary Ellen Nourse, Ed.D.
Instructor, South Idaho Correctional Institution
Really interesting statics and information. Why are so many people incarcerated?
Jacob: I also benefited from the Looking Glass Theory definition. From a broad conceptual standpoint, I am certainly aware that folks put pressure on themselves based on how they think others view them. However, this specific term and definition is approachable, and I plan to use it with students. I also really like the 2 resources from Module 1 - the Life Planning & Resolve Worksheet and the Professional Skills Analysis Worksheet. Both offer simple, tangible ways for students to reflect, and self-reflection, as the module taught overall, is key!
The US holds a high number of incarcerated people. These students sometimes are given unfair treatment when it comes to education and employment opportutnies. I learned different terms with probation and conviction. I also enjoyed the definition of looking glass theory and the importance as a counselor to help the client view themselves from a positive, accurate, light.
