What is the name of your state? WI (This is not relevant)
Hey everyone
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
This is a question on your opinion, nothing criminal
Last December, I commited a crime. I was 17 at the time, and it was one of the best mistakes I have ever did in my life. I was always handed things to me. Yet, I was taught responsibility. Yet, I still chose to commit a crime. It hurt everyone around me. It ashamed me for a long time.
Why was it a "good" mistake? Because I learned from it.
I was given a chance to join a youth diversion program here in Wisconsin. My lawyer highly advised me to take the deal, as it would keep my record clean. I took the deal. When going into this program, I thought it was going to be some text-book crap that was going to bore me to death.
Was I wrong! This class was one of the best things that has happened to me. I learned to become financially responsible, independent. I learned about the Judicial System (more than high school taught me!), the difference between certain crimes and punishments, etc. The man who taught this program and his staff actually cared about the students. One on one they would talk to you, get to know you. They would call your parents and have a chat with them, and keep an up to date with my being outside of class.
The main thing that made me start wanting to become something involved in this type of field was we had a guest speaker come in. He partied, a lot. Or he did. His life turned around completely one night when he got into a fight. He ended up with a halo on his head, etc. I'll post more if need be.
Anyways, the main thing I want to ask you all tonight (morning now) is what do you think of Youth Diversion officers? Do you think they do good for the court systems? Do you think that they actually make a difference out there?
I am ready to submit an email to my previous instructor. I really want to intern to become something that he is. I envy him. He makes you feel like you can acheive anything, and he is there 24/7. He genuinley cares about you. He wants to keep you out of prison because he went there for ten years himself.
I want to go and help kids because not only do I love helping people, but I want to watch people change. From a lifestyle of partying and drugs, to watch people actually go back and do something with their lives.
What do you guys think?
Hey everyone
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!This is a question on your opinion, nothing criminal
Last December, I commited a crime. I was 17 at the time, and it was one of the best mistakes I have ever did in my life. I was always handed things to me. Yet, I was taught responsibility. Yet, I still chose to commit a crime. It hurt everyone around me. It ashamed me for a long time.
Why was it a "good" mistake? Because I learned from it.
I was given a chance to join a youth diversion program here in Wisconsin. My lawyer highly advised me to take the deal, as it would keep my record clean. I took the deal. When going into this program, I thought it was going to be some text-book crap that was going to bore me to death.
Was I wrong! This class was one of the best things that has happened to me. I learned to become financially responsible, independent. I learned about the Judicial System (more than high school taught me!), the difference between certain crimes and punishments, etc. The man who taught this program and his staff actually cared about the students. One on one they would talk to you, get to know you. They would call your parents and have a chat with them, and keep an up to date with my being outside of class.
The main thing that made me start wanting to become something involved in this type of field was we had a guest speaker come in. He partied, a lot. Or he did. His life turned around completely one night when he got into a fight. He ended up with a halo on his head, etc. I'll post more if need be.
Anyways, the main thing I want to ask you all tonight (morning now) is what do you think of Youth Diversion officers? Do you think they do good for the court systems? Do you think that they actually make a difference out there?
I am ready to submit an email to my previous instructor. I really want to intern to become something that he is. I envy him. He makes you feel like you can acheive anything, and he is there 24/7. He genuinley cares about you. He wants to keep you out of prison because he went there for ten years himself.
I want to go and help kids because not only do I love helping people, but I want to watch people change. From a lifestyle of partying and drugs, to watch people actually go back and do something with their lives.
What do you guys think?