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i love helping people I want to keep kids out of trouble what should i study?

I heard that social work is something that i would like but i am not sure #helping-others

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Ken’s Answer

Hi Juan!


Here are some ideas about what you might want to study.


http://www.helpstartshere.org/kids-and-families/youth-development/how-social-workers-help-struggling-teens.html
http://www.edb.utexas.edu/education/departments/undergrad/ald/ycs/
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/majors/psychology-developmental-psychology


Locate a local chapter of the National Association of Social Workers and arrange to go to a meeting to meet and mingle with social workers and see how you fit.


Congratulations on being interested in becoming part of the solution.


Best of luck! Please keep me posted. I would like to follow your progress!
Thank you comment icon thank you! Juan
Thank you comment icon You are welcome! Please keep me posted! I would like to follow your progress!! Ken Simmons
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Here are some ideas about how to keep kids out of jail. You could learn much by visiting these programs and talking to their leaders to see what they do and how they got there and see if you can volunteer to learn more.


http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/keeping-young-offenders-jail-reduce-crime/
http://www.wingatewildernesstherapy.com/Programs-for-Troubled-Teens/Austin-Texas-TX/
http://reclaimingfutures.org/juvenile-justice-reform-moving-beyond-scared-straight-to-what-works
Thank you comment icon Hey Juan, You may also try and look into working at a residential treatment facility for at-risk youth. You may want to check out:https://www.turningwinds.com/f/Turning-Winds-Difference/http://www.youthcare.com/behavioral-health/Both of these organizations specialize in providing exceptional service to adolescents who are struggling with substance abuse or other mental health issues.Thanks,John John Baisden, Jr
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Toisha’s Answer

Hi Juan, Human services is a great field and it takes a strong, compassionate and supportive individual to serve others. The options are endless with this interest, Social Work, Non Profit, Therapist, Child Psychologist etc. Look for Non Profit organizations within you area to begin volunteering and networking with professionals within this area. I hope this helps. Best of luck to you!
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