Conduct an interview with an individual who works in a criminal justice setting and be prepared to discuss what they learned on discussion boards. Students will be required to submit a 5-page paper providing a summary of the content from the interview and any insights gained from completing this assignment. Interviewees may include social workers, psychiatrists, attorneys, probation or parole officers, police officers, correctional guards or other workers. This paper should be constructed using first person active voice.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

1. How long have you been in this field? 2. What is your educational background? 3. Do you have direct practice experience? Do you have a particular are of specialty/interest? 4. How long have you been a part of this organization? When you first entered the organization for which position where you hired? 5. How long have you been in this position? 6. Was corrections/public safety, forensic social work always your area of interest? At what point in your career did you know this was the avenue you wanted to pursue? 7. What is your job description? 8. Did you receive any specific training upon accepting this position? Was it sufficient? 9. Do you have a mentor who can help you if you encounter any problems with your job? 10. Do you find it necessary to put in more than 40 hours per week in this position? If so, what are your duties in addition to your normal duties? 11. Do you find this position stressful at times and if so how do you alleviate the stress? 12. Who do you answer to and how are you evaluated for the work you do? 13. Are you currently overloaded with work or cases? 14. What do you like most about your job?