Shakeem E. Holmes

Forensic Social Worker @The Legal Aid Society

Bronx, NY, US

Interview clients, performing a thorough bio-psycho-social assessment- Provide crisis intervention, brief treatment, or short-term counseling- Identify and interview collateral sources of information incluiding family members, friends, teachers, social workers, community members, and others connected to the client - Request, review, and analyze life history records (i.e, school, medical, psychiatric) in order to document specific arguments within written reports - Develop casework plans in conjunction with the attorneys, develop alternative sentencing plans, and provide advocacy in court - Assess a client’s readiness for treatment and make referrals to substance abuse treatment, domestic violence, mental health counseling, shelters, etc.

City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College

Bachelor of Arts - BA

Columbia University in the City of New York

Master of Science in Social Work - MSSW