Reflective Essay On Criminal Justice

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A definition of reflection is a thought or sound being bounced off the body without the absorption. When words or thoughts are thrown at a person, it may not always have a positive outcome. If those words are turned into an experience of something bigger, you have the ability to jot it down on paper. In the next few paragraphs the points of where my heart, mind, and hand are in the assumptions of this course will be read, and also the experience that has brought me to look into CCU.
First, my heart is passionate and ready to learn in ways that I would have never thought were possible. It calls out to the path of obtaining a degree in criminal justice to help those whom are in trouble. The assumptions I have on this course in my heart is that
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I was verbally and emotionally abused by her ex-husband, but the extent of abuse she went through is similar to the pillaging of the Vikings (sexual, emotional, verbal).
The help and resources were not there for her when I was growing up, they always placed the blame on her. We could leave but a restraining order is only a piece of paper, it can be ripped. I also chose this school because I did not feel any judgement from the counselor that I spoke with through the whole process. I feel that this school is going to be my pathway to help children, men, and women from the after effects that I now suffer. I want to prove to my mom that I can do this and make her proud.
As for the conclusion, I have seen in just the short time that the students in this course with me are in the same boat I am, scared and anxious for future. I believe that we will all pass with flying colors and this course will go by faster than lighting. I am no longer scared of my thoughts; I can balance my schedule. My heart is ready to accept failure if that so happens, and

take the criticism when it arrives. My hand is being held by Christ on one side and on the

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