social work rag

Gabriel Fernandez

Agency Introduction

What is the LA DCFS mission statement? You will find a lot of information using the following link: https://dcfs.lacounty.gov/about/who-we-are/Links to an external site.

Describe the target population DCFS serves in detail, including pertinent information related to age, gender, socio-economic status, race, culture, ethnicity, etc. (What population does the Department of Child and Family Services Serve) https://dcfs.lacounty.gov/about/who-we-are/Links to an external site.

Does the agency respect self-determination? Describe how the agency does or does not respect self-determination.

Give one specific example from the docuseries to support your point of view.

Kalief Browder

Agency Introduction

1. What is the NY Department of Correction’s mission statement? You will find a lot of information using the following link: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doc/index.pageLinks to an external site.

Describe the target population of Rikers Island inmate population in detail, including pertinent information related to age, gender, socio-economic status, race, culture, ethnicity, etc. https://www.artejustice.org/rikersLinks to an external site.

It is apparent that Rikers Island as an institution does not respect self-determination. Research and provide 2 organizations that exist to improve inmate conditions and treatment at Rikers Island, or jail/prison inmates in general. In 1-page minimum, provide both organizations:

Name

Location

Mission and Vision statements

1. Explanation of the services/efforts towards improving inmate treatment.