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About Professional Practice

My commitment to professional practice adopts an extra-individualistic reflexive approach. This method allows me to adapt to the constant changes within the criminal justice system and address the various issues that arise. I am driven by the need to deter juvenile offenders from a life trajectory of recidivism and reduce their encounters with the criminal justice system. I aspire to work alongside other stakeholders to help rehabilitate juveniles. Conducting my professional practice in this manner and upholding the guidelines set out by the young offender act (1997), I hope to see that youth are provided with the means and resources to rehabilitate adequately.

About interprofessionalism

Inter-professional practice is a crucial aspect when working within the criminal justice sector. Managing offenders on release and helping them reintegrate back into society poses a variety of challenges the criminal justice sector is dependent on the collaboration of multiple agencies from different disciplines partnering together to Identify, analyse and provide solutions to the complex needs offenders encounter. This method of action produces a deeper understanding of the intersectional issues presented within contemporary society and highlights the importance of inter-professionalism in the criminal justice sector.

About Ethical Practice

Ethical practice is an essential element within the criminal justice sector as it aids professional practice. It ensures that practitioner morale aligns and adhere to the applicable code of conduct. Adopting a partial and situated ethics approach that fosters an environment where professional practices are based on the context, time and place. It ensures that when assisting offenders on a daily basis, the same level of care, empathy and concern is met. Tackling the needs of juveniles impartially and respectfully removes the possibility of the power imbalances allowing juveniles to express their interest, helping them to rehabilitate.

(Degree) Graduate skill set & Knowledge

1. Generic Skill:

As a university student, I have developed strong interpersonal skills that can be transferred to the workplace. Through class discussion, group tasks and assessments, I learnt the ability to listen, interpret ideas, conduct research and communicate both verbally and in written forms. Undertaking my degree and my experience in both unpaid and paid work, I can effectively manage my time so that I am to perform my duties as an employee and complete my obligation as a university student. I believe that these skills learnt are essential aspect within the workplace.

2. Specialised Skill:

My experience in volunteering for the PCYC and soon to be graduate in criminology has allowed to put theory into practice and gain real-life experience. This has built the foundation needed to perform my desired role in working with juvenile offenders. It has assisted me in understanding the complex needs that arise amongst juveniles, the legal framework in which to conduct my practice and effectively help rehabilitate juveniles through restorative justice measures. Therefore, having the ability to analyse trends critically, formulate ideas and assist in reducing criminal behaviour and recidivism within contemporary society.

 

3. Community Funding application development


My ability to identify and research initiatives have allowed me to gain the capacity to develop fundamental skills in exploring community needs. Developing these skills has allowed me to adapt to societal changes so that I am able to highlight patterns, trends and gaps within the communities. With this, I will be to design a program that better target specific community needs and provide appropriate solutions. Identifying both non-governmental and governmental funding agencies occurs at all levels of government. With state government or local council, it’s essential to provide an evidence-based understanding so that resource can be allocated to improve gaps within the community and sustain longevity. Specific to my initiative, the government of health and department of social service all provide resources and documents outlining corporate plans, budget forecasting, strategy report that allows gaining knowledge and familiarity with their frameworks, ideas and values.

4. Applied debating: Developing position paper

My theoretical and practical understanding of applied debated initiated when I partook in applying myself to the specific methods and approaches outlined in conducting a position paper. I familiarised myself with the topic by applying myself to a wide range of literature surrounding both sides of the chosen topic. I used my research ability to effective narrow down the information to develop and outlined my position paper. Utilising this information and skill set I have gained has allowed me to properly articulate a well-structured and cohesive position paper.

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