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Tag Archives: proverty
The Plastic Cops
“Smugglers can receive up to six months in jail.” That statement alone left me reeling from the absurdness of this article (A vigilant Rwanda is winning the war on plastic bags ). These individuals were not smuggling drugs, animals, or … Continue reading
Jailed over Truancy
The headline jumped out like a bright pink elephant. The article Philly locks up kids for truancy, fighting – then goes after parents for child support that image alone made me want to yell. I have heard many absurd things as … Continue reading
Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading
Tagged academia, addiction, advocacy, Child support, consequences, court appearances, court fines, financial penalties, homeless, jail, juvenile justic system, legal system, legislative issues, parenting, politics, probation, proverty, public school system, reparations, social issue, social justice, social work, truancy
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Purpose
My purpose is to eradicate poverty in all spaces and all forms where I can. I say this-and I mean it sincerely-I am offended by it. It is mean, it is unnecessary and it siphons away so much human capital. … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged addiction, Aging out, chance encounters, childhood hunger, Childhood memories, dreams, faith, foodie, fostercare, goals, homeless, inspiration, life, Marquita K. Harris, Networking, passion, proverty, purpose, second chances, SNAP, social worker, transformation, transitional living facilities, trials and tribulations
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Knocked Up
I wished somebody had taught me about my body, about healthy sexuality, when I was young and made sure I knew what to do in order not to get pregnant” Cherisse Scott Like Ellen Goodman, in the article What happened … Continue reading
Posted in Career Journal, Reading
Tagged abstinence education, Bella, birth control, contraception, crisis pregnancy center, decisions, depression, education, health issues, hollywood, life choices, movie review, pregnancy, proverty, realationship, sex, sex ed., social work, social worker, support system, teen mom, Waitress, welfare
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Jailed Over Court Fines
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
“Little Jake asked, “Did you hear what happened to me? I was panning in front of the pharmacy. This fat woman panhandler told me to move. Lots of people pan there. It’s…
