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My name is Shabnam Ahmed and I am a Freshman at the University of Maryland working towards creating my own major through the Individual Studies program, I would call it Global Health & Development.
It's really amazing how in the course of a week a group of individuals who knew nothing about each other can develop such strong connections, friendships, and experiences. We all felt a sense of community and responsibility in understanding Domestic Violence and it definitely showed- from our immense engagement in daily activities to our in-depth reflection sections.
Today in particular we visited the Blunt County Court House, witnessed some hearings and experienced a Judge distribute many Orders of Protection for such cases. My most memorable experience of the day however was touring the jail, seeing the prisoners and understanding the police officer's reactions and attitudes towards these prisoners. It was an eye-opening experience for many of us and made me reconsider a lot of my preconceived notions about crime, law, and justice. It is difficult to explain in one blog post the effect that this experience has had on me,and how it has opened my eyes, heart, and mind to domestic issues. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to experience this kind of reality and be able to grow as an individual as a result.
#clubknox
My name is Shabnam Ahmed and I am a Freshman at the University of Maryland working towards creating my own major through the Individual Studies program, I would call it Global Health & Development.
It's really amazing how in the course of a week a group of individuals who knew nothing about each other can develop such strong connections, friendships, and experiences. We all felt a sense of community and responsibility in understanding Domestic Violence and it definitely showed- from our immense engagement in daily activities to our in-depth reflection sections.
Today in particular we visited the Blunt County Court House, witnessed some hearings and experienced a Judge distribute many Orders of Protection for such cases. My most memorable experience of the day however was touring the jail, seeing the prisoners and understanding the police officer's reactions and attitudes towards these prisoners. It was an eye-opening experience for many of us and made me reconsider a lot of my preconceived notions about crime, law, and justice. It is difficult to explain in one blog post the effect that this experience has had on me,and how it has opened my eyes, heart, and mind to domestic issues. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to experience this kind of reality and be able to grow as an individual as a result.
#clubknox
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