Engage in Policy Practice

Competency 5

speak up for policies that promote rehabilitation, education, and positive behavior reinforcement rather than punitive measures. | collaborate with schools, mental health facilities, become familiar with research and policies on evidence-based practices in juvenile probation, such as risk assessments or trauma-informed care.

BEHAVIORS

familiarize myself with juvenile justice law and policies

task description

As I attended court hearings and meetings with caseworkers, attorneys, and caregivers, I observed how policy influences service access and permanency outcomes.

learning artifacts

03/10/2025

Learn about federal, state, and local policies when it comes to juvenile justice, such as the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, and get an understand how probation operates within it.

Task Description

At CASA, I identified how court and agency policies affect children and families, communicated barriers to supervisors and attorneys, and advocated during hearings and staffing meetings to ensure policies supported the child’s best interest.

Learning artifacts

03/10/2025

Reflection

For each competency, include a clear and concise reflection describing your achievement of that competency.

using advocacy
accessign policy engagement

i could make it a space where everyone can contribute.

Strengths and Challenges

some strengths are i could do things that promotes equity inclusion and

fulfills social work ethics. Challenges that i could run into are that things could

time intensive and that i would have

resource gaps.

Conclusion

A conclusion i could use is advocating during court hearings, discussing concerns with supervisors, and documenting gaps in service access.