Seeds of Discontent: The Hartford Smith Jr. Collection

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  The Child's View of the Juvenile Court and Its Related Services

  This recording from the Children’s Charter of the Courts of Michigan, Inc., a nonprofit organization with the goal of improving judicial services to children., summarizes a project titled The Child’s View of the Juvenile Court and Its Related Services. The project comprised interviews with 271 young people with experience in the court system about their perspectives on the conduct of law enforcement officers, and this tape compiles many of their responses.
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  Session with social workers (2 of 2)

  This recording of a session for employment services workers in Michigan features a wide-ranging discussion on how to best help applicants. Topics include employment counseling, using generalities in descriptions, and responsibilities toward hostile applicants.
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  Session with social workers (1 of 2)

  This recording of a session for employment services workers in Michigan features a wide-ranging discussion on how to best help applicants. Topics include employment counseling, when applicants may need referral to another agency or type of assistance, and the possibility of hopeless applicants.
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  Intra-Agency Sensitivity Session

  This recording of a 1969 sensitivity session for public services employees in Michigan features a roleplaying exercise and discussion. The roleplay is an interview with a person receiving job search assistance, and the discussion covers topics such as dealing with anger and hostility and how to communicate most effectively with clients.
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  Experimental Tapes; Sensitizing Public Servants to Negative Attitudes

  This recording of a 1968 session for public services employees in Michigan features a discussion of sensitivity gaps led by Hartford Smith, Jr. The discussion focuses on terminology and the appropriate role for public servants assisting in job searches, particularly for parolees and people with disabilities.