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Joseph M. Heaphy   jheaphy256@aol.com


Advice
What books, magazines, periodicals, websites or other materials should people read to learn more about this field?
Read anything by or about Saul Alinsky. Who Will Tell the People by William Greider is a good book about the importance of organizing.

What questions would you ask of someone who wants to do this work?
Are you interested in social justice? Do you believe people have a right to hold elected officials and government agencies accountable for policies? Are you ready to work hard for not a lot of pay?

In what kinds of jobs can recent college graduates have the most impact in your field?
Organizing and community development.

What are the major trends and/or key issues in your field?
The preservation of affordable housing for low-income people.

What forms of support and/or advice have you found most valuable (mentoring, trainings, professional development, attending conferences, etc.)?
Mentoring and training

What is a common or tough interview question a candidate in your field should be prepared to answer?
What draws you to this type of work? What skills do you have that would make you effective in the fight for social justice?

What other advice would you give people who want to do this work?
Make sure you have the necessary commitment and passion for social justice issues.


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