While sitting home sick and tired of being under the weather, I watched my favorite show called Criminal Minds. As I watched, the episode was about a couple of agents posing as social workers in order to save the children inside of this little community in the middle of nowhere. The agents were held captive throughout the episode but, I received a little more out of the show than I expected. I pretty much connected the characters inside the show with real life social workers and how they put their lives at risk every time they enter a new home. I’m sure social workers aren’t held captive whenever they go into a home. But, I’m certain that they are aware of the danger that they put themselves each and every time they have to visit a new child’s home. Although the outcome is enough reasoning to jeopardize my safety, it is a little questionable why I’m so willing to help someone while risking my life. If the truth be told, everyone wants at least one person to do something heroic for them throughout their lifetime. A social worker risking their life is indeed that heroic action.
I never looked at it this way before. Social workers aren't necessarily riveted to desks, buried in paperwork. The truely good ones need to be heros from time to time. GREAT CONNECTION!@!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have never watched Criminal MInds but as a formal community based social worker I can definitely relate to that episode. There were several times I felt "captive" during home visits. I have told you and your classes some of the funnier stories from my former career but there were some pretty hairy events that stand out. Gunshots and large amounts of illegal drugs come to mind. It can be very dangerous trying to help other people!
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