For this short assignment please only provide answers for ONE of the docuseries,
For this short assignment please only provide answers for ONE of the docuseries, Gabriel Fernandez, or Kalief Browder. NOT BOTH. 3 pages MAXIMUM, using APA formatting. Answer the following questions for the docuseries you choose to watch:
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
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. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.fordham.edu/download/downloads/id/14783/mcdonald_rikers_island.pdfLinks 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
Explanation of the services/efforts towards improving inmate treatment.