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Grace
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What are some Career ideas for a bachelors of science in criminal justice Leaning more towards social work ideas?
Career ideas for a bachelors of science in criminal justice? Leaning more towards social work ideas
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Angel S
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With a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and an interest in social work, you can pursue roles such as a probation officer, victim advocate, or case manager. Other options include working in juvenile justice, substance abuse counseling, or community outreach programs. Additional certifications in social work may be beneficial.
Leslie Versey, PMP, ITIL, CSM, PCLP
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A Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice can open the door to a lot of opportunities. Some of the most interest and likely rewarding opportunities with a focus on social work include:
Correctional Social Worker
A Correctional Social Worker is one who helps people navigate life in and out of prison, and work to reduce recidivism and social problems.
Juvenile Justice Counselor
A Juvenile Justice Counselor works in with youth/juvenile individuals and have a broad range of responsibilities including:
• Assessing needs: Evaluating a juvenile's needs and risks to ensure their safety and well-being
• Developing plans: Creating treatment plans, diversion plans, and community service work sites
• Providing supervision: Supervising juveniles in secure settings and directing their activities
• Counseling: Counseling juveniles on personal adjustment issues and behavior changes
• Making recommendations: Making recommendations to the court on treatment, sentencing, and release
• Writing reports: Writing reports on a client's mental health and progress for judges and prosecutors
• Maintaining records: Keeping client records
• Facilitating group counseling: Leading group counseling sessions
• Providing referrals: Referring clients to social, health, and psychological services
Victim Advocate
A Victim Advocate job can be interesting and very rewarding. A victim advocate's job is to support victims of crime and their families by providing information, resources, and assistance. Their responsibilities can include:
• Providing information - Informing victims about the justice system, court proceedings, and services they can access
• Making referrals- Connecting victims with community resources like counseling, health and support groups, and legal representation
• Advocating - Working to secure restitution for victims and encouraging cooperation between victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and the prosecution
• Providing support - Creating safety plans, meeting with victims at the hospital, and scheduling counseling appointments
• Escorting victims - Accompanying victims to court and explaining procedures and forms
• Educating - Presenting to community groups to inform the public about the rights and services of victims
• Maintaining relationships - Working with community, human, and social service agencies, as well as other criminal justice agencies
• Training - Providing training and educational opportunities to law enforcement personnel and non-sworn personnel
Correctional Social Worker
A Correctional Social Worker is one who helps people navigate life in and out of prison, and work to reduce recidivism and social problems.
Juvenile Justice Counselor
A Juvenile Justice Counselor works in with youth/juvenile individuals and have a broad range of responsibilities including:
• Assessing needs: Evaluating a juvenile's needs and risks to ensure their safety and well-being
• Developing plans: Creating treatment plans, diversion plans, and community service work sites
• Providing supervision: Supervising juveniles in secure settings and directing their activities
• Counseling: Counseling juveniles on personal adjustment issues and behavior changes
• Making recommendations: Making recommendations to the court on treatment, sentencing, and release
• Writing reports: Writing reports on a client's mental health and progress for judges and prosecutors
• Maintaining records: Keeping client records
• Facilitating group counseling: Leading group counseling sessions
• Providing referrals: Referring clients to social, health, and psychological services
Victim Advocate
A Victim Advocate job can be interesting and very rewarding. A victim advocate's job is to support victims of crime and their families by providing information, resources, and assistance. Their responsibilities can include:
• Providing information - Informing victims about the justice system, court proceedings, and services they can access
• Making referrals- Connecting victims with community resources like counseling, health and support groups, and legal representation
• Advocating - Working to secure restitution for victims and encouraging cooperation between victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and the prosecution
• Providing support - Creating safety plans, meeting with victims at the hospital, and scheduling counseling appointments
• Escorting victims - Accompanying victims to court and explaining procedures and forms
• Educating - Presenting to community groups to inform the public about the rights and services of victims
• Maintaining relationships - Working with community, human, and social service agencies, as well as other criminal justice agencies
• Training - Providing training and educational opportunities to law enforcement personnel and non-sworn personnel