Write a 1-2 page paper detailing your mission statement as a counselor, social worker, or other helping professional. Your mission statement should reflect your personal philosophies and how you intend to work with others. Find at least 2 articles to support your mission statement and the effects it may have on your clients. Be sure to cite your research sources in APA format.

Reading Required: Last Chance in Texas by John Hubner (CHAPTERS 8 & 9)Watch: TED TALK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUa0bIqZ0XUChoose one of these reading prompts to respond to (there are multiple parts to each reading prompt, you must answer all parts). 1. There are nine “thinking errors” discussed in Hubner (from earlier in the book). First, list them, then explain how each of these could potentially lead to continuous cycles of harming others if the thought processes are not changed. How does an adjustment in thinking have the potential to change the lives of these young offenders? Give examples of how in the process of healing the youth in this book use these tools to understand what they have been through and what they have done. How can this help to prevent recidivism?2. Do you believe that there should be a separate justice system for youth? Why or why not? Should juvenile offenders be treated differently than adults? Why or why not? If an adult and a minor commit the same crime, should the punishments be different? Explain using information from Hubner.

Classroom design is important in creating a literacy-rich environment for students. A literacy-rich classroom environment that promotes literacy development allows for collaborative and self-directed activities to support student learning. Your principal has asked you to train new early childhood educators throughout your district to create literacy-rich classrooms. As a part of that presentation, create a 10-15 slide digital presentation focused on building a classroom library of developmentally appropriate literature that promotes literacy development in both collaborative and self-directed activities.Include in your presentation:Explanation of the importance of creating a literacy-rich classroom environmentDiscussion of 3-5 developmentally appropriate elements to include in the classroom design supporting a literacy-rich environment that allows for collaborative and self-directed activitiesCriteria for selecting developmentally appropriate books that support literacy developmentA list of 8-10 developmentally appropriate, quality books from a variety of genres and diverse cultures. For each book include:Title, author, genre, brief descriptionHow the book is developmentally appropriateAt least 1 or 2 instructional activities (collaborative or self-directed) using the book to support literacy development in the classroomAt least two resources for locating additional quality children’s literature or literature-based reading development instructionTitle slide, reference slide, and speaker’s notesThe digital presentation should include graphics that are relevant to the content, visually appealing, and use space appropriately.Support the content of your presentation with 2-3 scholarly resources.-PowerPoint slide -Non plagiarized