Finding joy at Work: why Working With Some of Society’s Most Challenging Offenders has fed My Soul
After working for over ten years with individuals often termed victims or survivors, the lightbulb went off, and I thought, “Wait! If […]
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The Power of Promoting From Within
In the 17 years since I started CIS with my business partner, Janell, we have seen our program grow eight-fold in population. […]
Caring Employers, Caring Employees: The Role of Compassion and Empathy in the Workplace
Lately, I’ve been seeing some big companies make an effort to be more human, empathetic employers. For example, sportswear giant Nike recently gave the […]
5 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Social Work
I’m a really lucky guy. I always knew I wanted to help people, and when I went to college, I immediately discovered […]
Use These Social Work Lessons to Improve Your Professional Relationships
Workplace relationships can be complicated. Jobs often put us in a position to work closely with people with whom we may have […]
Reducing Violent Crime: The Role of Rehabilitation for Developmentally Disabled Offenders
I began my career working in social services with victims of physical and sexual abuse, as well as severe neglect. Back then, the […]