Helping 2013

Interview with Alexa Calvello, April 26, 1:00PM

(1) What ideas do you have for your senior project and why?

AC: Either violin or piano because I could get easy hours. 
Me: Is there anything else that interests you besides the violin or piano?
AC: Not really.

(2) What do you plan to do to complete the 10 hours of service learning (working with an expert) which is due prior to senior year starting? Note: They also have to complete the 50 hours during the school year.

 

AC: I'm probably going to just keep taking lessons like I already am.

Me: Have you thought about doing something more extensive, like maybe performing in a recital?

AC: I could do that.

 

(3) What do you hope to see or expect to see when watching the class of 2012 present their two hour presentations?

 

AC: I'm expecting to see a lot boring topics displayed interestingly.

Me: That's fair. Have you heard about any projects that have anything to do with violin, piano or music in general.

AC: No.

Me: Oh.

 

(4) What questions do they have about senior project? 

 

AC: I don't really have any questions because I haven't really thought about it much.

Me: Oh, well, are you like worried about it or is there anything you want to know about it?

AC: No...

Me: Ok...

Fourth Interview Questions

1.  What is your definition of criminology?

2.  What are some common reasons people commit crimes?

3.  Which reason is most significant to you and why?

4.  How do people become criminals?

5.  What sets apart people who think about crimes from those who actually do it?

6.  What are some common reasons people commit sex crimes?

7.  What are some common reasons people commit violent crimes?

8.  How can psychological disorders affect a person's criminal activity?

9.  How can economic situations affect a person's criminal activty?

10.  How can a person's past affect their criminal activity?

11.  How can a person's parents affect their criminal activity?

12.  What are some early signs that could lead a person to become a criminal?

13.  What types of jobs have a background in criminology?

14.  How can a person's genetics affect their criminal activity?

15.  How can a person's environment play a role in their criminal activity? 

16.  What other outside infulences affect a person's criminal activity?

17.  How has crime evolved over the years?

18.  Which plays the bigger role in why a person chooses to commit crime? The environment or the individual? Why?

19.  How can past experiences influence a person to commit crime?

20.  What are some sources that could help me answer my EQ?

Third Interview Questions

EQ: WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON REASON PEOPLE COMMIT CRIMES?

1.  What are some common reasons people commit crimes?
2.  Which reason is the most significant to you and why?
3.  How can a person's environment affect their criminal activity?
4.  How can a person's genetics influence their criminal actvity?
5.  How can faulty parenting affect a person's criminal activity?
6.  How do brain disorders influence a person's criminal activity?
7.  How can a person's race influence their criminal activity?
8.  If a person is viewed in a negative light in their early years, how can this affect their criminal activity when they grow older?
9.  How can past experiences influence a person to commit crime?
10.  Can you think of any resources that can help me answer my EQ?

Second Interview Questions

1.  How long have you been in this field?
2.  What did you have to study to become a sheriff?
3.  How did you know that this is what you wanted to do?
4.  What are the specifics of your job?
5.  How long did it take before you actually started the position you are in now?
6.  Who/where did you intern/volunteer with?
7.  Did you think about becoming anything else besides a sheriff?
8.  With your credentials, could you, if you wanted, go into a different but related career?

Interview Prep 1

For my first interview, I plan on talking with Mark Saldecke, Community Relations Sergeant at the Walnut Police Department.  I wanted to talk with someone who not only was knowledgeable about crime, but directly dealt with it, so I thought the police department was a good place to start.  I also think he can refer me to other helpful sources, especially with service learning.
Besides the 5 set questions, I would like to express to Sergeant Mark the type of experiences I am looking for when it comes to a future involving criminology, and hopefully get some feedback on what kind of career I should pursue.