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When I came into college, my goal was to go into the legal field specifically - Criminal Defense. When I took law classes from Professor Oakman, I sought an internship at her law firm Clunen & Oakman Law, LLC. with her because of the passion she had for what she did. Her firm focuses on family law and interning there opened my eyes to the many ways that I could help people while in the legal field without just being an attorney in the criminal law portion of the field.
As a student intern, I handled a variety of paperwork for our clients including editing declarations, marital settlement contracts, court forms, and other paperwork related to their cases. Additionally, I was able to shadow the attorneys while they attended court and observed how cases would unfold. I really enjoyed the one-on-one relationship that the attorneys had with their clients as well as the interaction between the parties, the judge and the court staff. This internship helped me to keep an open mind as to different career paths and realize that a more personable area of work is where I want to be in the future.
This presentation will be conducted with a PowerPoint with more information and will be approved by the Criminal Justice faculty sponsors before presented.

The Inside Out Prison Exchange Program offers a transformative educational experience that bridges the gap between incarcerated individuals and college students. Unlike traditional college courses, this immersive program fosters deep engagement by placing students inside correctional facilities, creating a unique learning environment that challenges perspectives and broadens understanding. Through direct interaction, participants gain insights into the criminal justice system while justice-impacted/incarcerated students experience an educational opportunity rarely available to them.
This presentation will explore the impact of the Inside Out program compared to standard college courses, emphasizing its experiential nature and the learning outcomes for CLU traditional students and inside students. Unlike internships, which often focus on observational roles, this program requires full immersion and collaborative learning. The study will incorporate reflections, qualitative analysis, and personal narratives from an inside and outside students to illustrate how this course fosters empathy, critical thinking, and personal growth. By examining the perspectives of both "inside" and "outside" students, this research highlights the profound impact of experiential learning in higher education and the corrections system.

I have known since 8th grade what I wanted to do with my life and it was to become a Crime Scene Investigator. Throughout the beginning years of my college career, I took a plethora of criminal justice classes but had no idea where to start or how to proceed. I was advised by a mentor to apply at the Ventura Police Department where I attained a part time job as a cadet and an internship working with their CSI unit. During my time there, I have learned the importance of evidence collection and preservation as well as professionalism whilst working alongside the victims’ families on their worst days. 
 
As a student worker with the Ventura Police Department’s Crime Scene Investigation unit, I was taught how to collect DNA, fingerprints and other important evidence that may have been left at a scene. I have been tasked with assisting at crime scenes by helping where needed which has included supplying evidence bags, envelopes, gloves and other necessary items. This internship has taught me the importance of professionalism and intricacy when it comes to solving a crime. My presentation will aim to shed light on the field of Crime Scene Investigation while also detailing my experiences.
 
This presentation will be conducted with a PowerPoint with more information and will be approved by the Criminal Justice faculty sponsors before presented.