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Charity
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As a freshman associate student recognizing the critical role of hands-on experience, what strategies can be used to build a strong professional network in communities where victim advocacy is not yet widely acknowledged or supported ?
For students who think ahead, getting an early start can feel overwhelming—especially when resources are limited—but gaining experience as soon as possible is key to building confidence and direction. #Spring25
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Patrick Meyer
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Naperville, Illinois
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Charity, thanks for reaching out. It is a wonderful thing that a person your age is interested in this. Initially I would say that you should look into the following:
* Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance - https://icdv.idaho.gov/
* Idaho Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance - https://icdv.idaho.gov/victims/victim-services/
* Advocates Against Family Violence (Caldwell) - https://www.aafvhope.org/
* Idaho Attorney General - https://www.ag.idaho.gov/victims/
* Idaho VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) - https://www.jcgov.us/251/Victim-Information-Notification-Everyday
* Faces of Hope - https://facesofhopeidaho.org/
Some things I would try and determine is if they have any opportunities in the way of an internship or if you could volunteer and if so what areas are available. I would also look into non-profits as they might be another avenue where you could volunteer. I would also look for a mentor who can provide you with potential knowledge you may need in order for you to be successful in this space. This could be people as your school’s counselor, your doctor, etc.
* Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance - https://icdv.idaho.gov/
* Idaho Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance - https://icdv.idaho.gov/victims/victim-services/
* Advocates Against Family Violence (Caldwell) - https://www.aafvhope.org/
* Idaho Attorney General - https://www.ag.idaho.gov/victims/
* Idaho VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) - https://www.jcgov.us/251/Victim-Information-Notification-Everyday
* Faces of Hope - https://facesofhopeidaho.org/
Some things I would try and determine is if they have any opportunities in the way of an internship or if you could volunteer and if so what areas are available. I would also look into non-profits as they might be another avenue where you could volunteer. I would also look for a mentor who can provide you with potential knowledge you may need in order for you to be successful in this space. This could be people as your school’s counselor, your doctor, etc.
Martha Kramer
Corporate Training, Communications
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Stamford, Connecticut
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Martha’s Answer
Hi Charity - I commend you for choosing this potentially emotionally-taxing, but important, field. Below, I have put links to victim assistance organizations in Idaho. You could contact each of them to see if there are volunteer or paid work or internships available for students.
If not, you could ask them what other governmental entities or non-profit's you should contact. If you can' t work directly with victims at your education level, perhaps you could do something else to help the entity / organization run. This would build your knowledge, help you meet professionals in the field, and position you for when you are qualified.
Also, ask your professors, department head, and school career center for ideas. Their connections and ideas could expand your thinking as well as your network. Your local clergy may also be a good source for ideas since they need to know community resources for their congregations. Also, there may be some remote opportunities such as shifts on a suicide hotline so, as you network, ask about those as well.
As you do this work, subscribe to newsletters / media releases for organizations like these or professional counseling associations, which often have job banks. Follow thought leaders on LinkedIn. If you see new information or approaches, share them with your network. Networking should be a give and take relationship and sharing knowledge is a key way to give to others with more experience in the field. Hope this helps - good luck!
Idaho Attorney General - https://www.ag.idaho.gov/victims/
Idaho Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance - https://icdv.idaho.gov/victims/victim-services/
Faces of Hope - https://facesofhopeidaho.org/
If not, you could ask them what other governmental entities or non-profit's you should contact. If you can' t work directly with victims at your education level, perhaps you could do something else to help the entity / organization run. This would build your knowledge, help you meet professionals in the field, and position you for when you are qualified.
Also, ask your professors, department head, and school career center for ideas. Their connections and ideas could expand your thinking as well as your network. Your local clergy may also be a good source for ideas since they need to know community resources for their congregations. Also, there may be some remote opportunities such as shifts on a suicide hotline so, as you network, ask about those as well.
As you do this work, subscribe to newsletters / media releases for organizations like these or professional counseling associations, which often have job banks. Follow thought leaders on LinkedIn. If you see new information or approaches, share them with your network. Networking should be a give and take relationship and sharing knowledge is a key way to give to others with more experience in the field. Hope this helps - good luck!
Martha recommends the following next steps:
Awesome Martha! Thank you so very much for this information! I'm sure to find some awesome leads. Thank you again!
Charity
James Constantine Frangos
SOFTWARE ENGINEER SINCE 1972; NUTRITIONIST SINCE 1976.
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Good Day Charity! Search Information → Network → Search More Information → More Networking.
Start writing articles dealing with advocacy for the underprivileged. Volunteer your assistance for disadvantaged people. A medical, nursing, psychology, social work assistance program would be good. Start an assistance charity organization. Start associating with like-minded health practitioners. Design assistance programs addressing needs.
Something happened to my brain in 1966. I changed so rapidly in 3 months. I transformed from an inhibited, shy underachiever, a social misfit, almost autistic 9-year-old boy to a super-nerd being sought-after to lecture to other classes by our teachers. The only thing I can put it down to is a massive consumption of zinc from oysters over many months at the seaside.
The mineral zinc is needed in increased amount for growth and development. SEE https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12044825/ [Salgueiro MJ, Zubillaga MB, Lysionek AE, Caro RA, Weill R, Boccio JR. The role of zinc in the growth and development of children. Nutrition. 2002 Jun;18(6):510-9. doi: 10.1016/s0899-9007(01)00812-7. PMID: 12044825.] ALSO https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9561639/ [Wasantwisut E. Nutrition and development: other micronutrients' effect on growth and cognition. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 1997;28 Suppl 2:78-82. PMID: 9561639.] ALSO https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17066209/ [Bourre JM. Effects of nutrients (in food) on the structure and function of the nervous system: update on dietary requirements for brain. Part 1: micronutrients. J Nutr Health Aging. 2006 Sep-Oct;10(5):377-85. PMID: 17066209.].
NETWORKING
WORK ON THE NETWORKING. Networking methods include: -
‣ Swapping phone numbers ‣ Indeed, LinkedIn ‣ Joining a networking group ‣ Utilizing social media ‣ Letting people pick your brain at seminars answering questions ‣ Growing a database of new friends, and professional business contacts ‣ Joining industry groups ‣ Attending conventions and conferences ‣ Sending cold emails ‣ Setting up informational interviews ‣ Offering assistance ‣ Attending group networking events to introduce yourself ‣ Attending industry-related conferences ‣ Joining online communities ‣ Participating in online forums ‣ Meeting new contacts for coffee ‣ Reaching out to potential contacts via email or social networking sites ‣ Asking friends to introduce you to their contacts as a reliable person ‣ Staying in touch with former coworkers ‣ Going to shows with people ‣ Getting invited to people's houses to have meals with them and watch movies and shows ‣ Holding public discussion groups ‣ Meeting with Parents' and Teachers' Association Groups ‣ Having telescopes at an amateur astronomer's star party ‣ Getting to know and talk to your local medical doctors ‣ Meeting with neighborhood clubs ‣ Meeting with local health action groups ‣ Joining public speaking groups like Toastmasters and Zonta ‣ ________________________________________________________________________________________
NUTRITION DOES THE TRICK
The human body relies on 102 nutrients to function at peak performance. That is evidenced by the stark improvement in academic results eventuating from nutritional repletion. The human brain is probably one of the most complex biochemical arrangements, which responds to the administration of nutrients
from foods.
Only 3% of students get accepted to study at Harvard University. What gets people in is a high GPA [Grade Point Average] OVER 4. You can get academic results of 4.8 to 5.0 GPA, placing you in the top 1% to 5% of academic achievers. It is human empowerment with nutrition.
This form of nutritional manipulation can be done without pills. It is done by foods. It can elevate academic results to high distinctions [95%]. Similarly for work performance too. To get high Grade Point Averages and Perform Well at Work, we must adhere to the principles of very good nutritional intakes.
Nourish the Mind!
① No more than 2 hours between meals when studying or working. That ensures a steady supply of nutrients to the cerebellum.
② 33 milliliters per kilogram body weight per day water / green tea is an extremely powerful protective antioxidant.
③ Salads using vegetables like Artichokes, Asparagus, Aubergine, Bamboo shoots, Bean Sprouts, Beet Greens, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chard, Chilis, Chinese Veg Mix, Coffee, Collards, Courgettes, Cucumber, Dandelion, Endives, Garlic, Green beans, Herbal teas, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Marrow, Mushrooms, Okra, Onion, Peppers, Pumpkin, Radishes, Rocket, Soup made from these vegetables, Soy beans, Spices, Spinach, Sprouts, Squash, Tea, Tomatoes, Tomato juice, Vegetable juice, Zucchini ad libitum. These are not starchy, but have minerals like magnesium,, phosphates, and potassium.
④ Use low glycemic index [GI under 55] carbohydrates up to 100 grams at a meal to ensure that the blood sugar is steady.
[breads, cereals, grains, pasta, fruit, legumes, starchy vegetables] Pumpernickel rye read is perfection like baked beans.
⑤ Use protein foods at each meal, 30 grams to 50 grams to supply amino acids to the brain, to make neurotransmitters.
[lean meat, poultry, crustaceans/fish/shellfish, egg, cheese, milk, yoghurt] Try vegetarian proteins too like peanut paste.
⑥ Approximately 25 grams lipids - highest polyphenol extra-virgin olive oil / olive oil spread / fish oil / cod liver oil. [Better than Butter / Margarine].
SAMPLE MEAL: 1 SANDWICH MADE WITH BLACK PUMPERNICKEL RYE BREAD, RED SALMON, OLIVE OIL SPREAD, SALAD, BLACK OLIVES MINUS SEEDS; 2 CUPS OF GREEN TEA NO SUGAR.
REFERENCES:-
#1 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16014126/ (Nutrition and student performance at school Howard Taras 1)
#2 https://www.cmich.edu/news/details/how-important-is-nutrition-to-academic-success (How important is nutrition to academic success?)
#3 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5746694/ (Associations between Dietary Intake and Academic Achievement in College Students: A Systematic Review Tracy L Burrows 1, Megan C Whatnall 1, Amanda J Patterson 1, Melinda J Hutchesson 1,*)
#4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27599886/ (Is there an association between dietary intake and academic achievement: a systematic review T Burrows 1, S Goldman 1, K Pursey 1, R Lim 2)
________________________________________________________________________________________
GOD BLESS!
Start writing articles dealing with advocacy for the underprivileged. Volunteer your assistance for disadvantaged people. A medical, nursing, psychology, social work assistance program would be good. Start an assistance charity organization. Start associating with like-minded health practitioners. Design assistance programs addressing needs.
Something happened to my brain in 1966. I changed so rapidly in 3 months. I transformed from an inhibited, shy underachiever, a social misfit, almost autistic 9-year-old boy to a super-nerd being sought-after to lecture to other classes by our teachers. The only thing I can put it down to is a massive consumption of zinc from oysters over many months at the seaside.
The mineral zinc is needed in increased amount for growth and development. SEE https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12044825/ [Salgueiro MJ, Zubillaga MB, Lysionek AE, Caro RA, Weill R, Boccio JR. The role of zinc in the growth and development of children. Nutrition. 2002 Jun;18(6):510-9. doi: 10.1016/s0899-9007(01)00812-7. PMID: 12044825.] ALSO https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9561639/ [Wasantwisut E. Nutrition and development: other micronutrients' effect on growth and cognition. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 1997;28 Suppl 2:78-82. PMID: 9561639.] ALSO https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17066209/ [Bourre JM. Effects of nutrients (in food) on the structure and function of the nervous system: update on dietary requirements for brain. Part 1: micronutrients. J Nutr Health Aging. 2006 Sep-Oct;10(5):377-85. PMID: 17066209.].
NETWORKING
WORK ON THE NETWORKING. Networking methods include: -
‣ Swapping phone numbers ‣ Indeed, LinkedIn ‣ Joining a networking group ‣ Utilizing social media ‣ Letting people pick your brain at seminars answering questions ‣ Growing a database of new friends, and professional business contacts ‣ Joining industry groups ‣ Attending conventions and conferences ‣ Sending cold emails ‣ Setting up informational interviews ‣ Offering assistance ‣ Attending group networking events to introduce yourself ‣ Attending industry-related conferences ‣ Joining online communities ‣ Participating in online forums ‣ Meeting new contacts for coffee ‣ Reaching out to potential contacts via email or social networking sites ‣ Asking friends to introduce you to their contacts as a reliable person ‣ Staying in touch with former coworkers ‣ Going to shows with people ‣ Getting invited to people's houses to have meals with them and watch movies and shows ‣ Holding public discussion groups ‣ Meeting with Parents' and Teachers' Association Groups ‣ Having telescopes at an amateur astronomer's star party ‣ Getting to know and talk to your local medical doctors ‣ Meeting with neighborhood clubs ‣ Meeting with local health action groups ‣ Joining public speaking groups like Toastmasters and Zonta ‣ ________________________________________________________________________________________
NUTRITION DOES THE TRICK
The human body relies on 102 nutrients to function at peak performance. That is evidenced by the stark improvement in academic results eventuating from nutritional repletion. The human brain is probably one of the most complex biochemical arrangements, which responds to the administration of nutrients
from foods.
Only 3% of students get accepted to study at Harvard University. What gets people in is a high GPA [Grade Point Average] OVER 4. You can get academic results of 4.8 to 5.0 GPA, placing you in the top 1% to 5% of academic achievers. It is human empowerment with nutrition.
This form of nutritional manipulation can be done without pills. It is done by foods. It can elevate academic results to high distinctions [95%]. Similarly for work performance too. To get high Grade Point Averages and Perform Well at Work, we must adhere to the principles of very good nutritional intakes.
Nourish the Mind!
① No more than 2 hours between meals when studying or working. That ensures a steady supply of nutrients to the cerebellum.
② 33 milliliters per kilogram body weight per day water / green tea is an extremely powerful protective antioxidant.
③ Salads using vegetables like Artichokes, Asparagus, Aubergine, Bamboo shoots, Bean Sprouts, Beet Greens, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chard, Chilis, Chinese Veg Mix, Coffee, Collards, Courgettes, Cucumber, Dandelion, Endives, Garlic, Green beans, Herbal teas, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Marrow, Mushrooms, Okra, Onion, Peppers, Pumpkin, Radishes, Rocket, Soup made from these vegetables, Soy beans, Spices, Spinach, Sprouts, Squash, Tea, Tomatoes, Tomato juice, Vegetable juice, Zucchini ad libitum. These are not starchy, but have minerals like magnesium,, phosphates, and potassium.
④ Use low glycemic index [GI under 55] carbohydrates up to 100 grams at a meal to ensure that the blood sugar is steady.
[breads, cereals, grains, pasta, fruit, legumes, starchy vegetables] Pumpernickel rye read is perfection like baked beans.
⑤ Use protein foods at each meal, 30 grams to 50 grams to supply amino acids to the brain, to make neurotransmitters.
[lean meat, poultry, crustaceans/fish/shellfish, egg, cheese, milk, yoghurt] Try vegetarian proteins too like peanut paste.
⑥ Approximately 25 grams lipids - highest polyphenol extra-virgin olive oil / olive oil spread / fish oil / cod liver oil. [Better than Butter / Margarine].
SAMPLE MEAL: 1 SANDWICH MADE WITH BLACK PUMPERNICKEL RYE BREAD, RED SALMON, OLIVE OIL SPREAD, SALAD, BLACK OLIVES MINUS SEEDS; 2 CUPS OF GREEN TEA NO SUGAR.
REFERENCES:-
#1 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16014126/ (Nutrition and student performance at school Howard Taras 1)
#2 https://www.cmich.edu/news/details/how-important-is-nutrition-to-academic-success (How important is nutrition to academic success?)
#3 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5746694/ (Associations between Dietary Intake and Academic Achievement in College Students: A Systematic Review Tracy L Burrows 1, Megan C Whatnall 1, Amanda J Patterson 1, Melinda J Hutchesson 1,*)
#4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27599886/ (Is there an association between dietary intake and academic achievement: a systematic review T Burrows 1, S Goldman 1, K Pursey 1, R Lim 2)
________________________________________________________________________________________
GOD BLESS!