Introduction
Throughout history, women have made important contributions to the field of social services in the 18th century. Their contributions range from social reform, correctional education, welfare, African Americans has historically been a significant contributor to the pioneering and the plight of the social services movement in a number of ways dating back to the 18th century as well. One problem with the literature of correctional education (CE) and prison reform is that the contributions of African Americans have been generally neglected, (Muth, Gehring, Puffer, Mayers, Kamusikiri, Pressley, 2009). …show more content…
The individual path to Barrett’s role in the social services field, as well as her significant contributions and accomplishments, will be discussed. Also, how would Barrett’s work inform me as a social worker?
The Path The path that led to Barrett’s presence in the social services field took root after she graduated from the Hamptons Institute in 1885, and taught for four years in rural Georgia, (cite). In 1888, she attended Lucy Laney’s Haines Normal and Industrial school in Augusta,