This semester I volunteered at the Youth Detention Center (YDC). YDC is a youth center for youth ages 13 to 18 who have committed crimes, from running away from home to cutting the hydraulic brake lines on their parents' car. When it is concluded that young people can no longer be active members in their communities, they are sent to the YDC. There are four different units: H is for youth who are in court right now but can't stay home, E is the female unit, G unit is for teens who have committed felonies and misdemeanors, and l Unit F is for kids who have committed serious crimes and felonies such as sexual assault and drug dealing. What first drew me to YDC was the fact that an ex-boyfriend of mine had almost gone there in eighth grade, and he was a troubled kid just like them. I could see a little of him in each of the residents and by trying to help them I felt like I was helping them in some strange way. Being a nursing major also makes me feel like I can just mother the world, so I wanted to work at a service learning site that made me feel like I was accomplishing my mothering goals. The building itself is designed in a circular shape with an enclosed courtyard courtyard in the center for activities like kickball, volleyball, and even skating in the winter. In each unit there are three separate living facilities. Fortunately only two of the structures are used leaving the other free for various activities. The living area consists of a living room, kitchenette and office area for employees. Around this area are rooms for each of the residents. In their room they have a bed, a desk and a bathroom; they may have two books and a Bible, a pair of sneakers and shower slippers. All three... half of the paper... it's better to understand how to raise your own children, I can help children get out of bad homes and generally be there to facilitate in any way possible. While YDC hasn't changed my career choice, it has helped me see how I can maximize the effectiveness of my profession to help others. Whenever someone asks me if YDC is a good place to volunteer, I always say that it is the most rewarding experience and that everyone should have the opportunity to go. A friend of mine, after I told her about YDC, told me that it takes a special person to do what I do every week. I disagree though, anyone can come in for two hours and play cards every week, you get out of the experience what you put in, but I guarantee going to YDC will affect you in some way. Works Cited Wade, C., Tavris, C., Garry, M. (2011). Psychology. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.