Therefore, I understand how some youth don’t have a friend to be the voice of reason to encourage them not to commit crimes. As a future social worker, it will be my responsibility to reach out to those at risk in hopes to prevent incarceration. Although, I have never been incarcerated, I was able to check my own personal biases that I had towards individuals who have served jail sentences. I was able to realize that good people can make mistakes and end up in jail no matter what age you …show more content…
I think that this is primarily because some African Americans and minorities may not be able to obtain a lawyer to represent them and point out the positive aspect they have accomplished. Also, I feel that juvenile with a history of troublesome behaviors are more likely to receive more jail time because when standing in court and their record is being review the judge may not be in elated with the results and their sentencing can be based on the judge mood. However, I will continue to research this topic to gain more knowledge about this