Criminology Personal Statement
I am interested in studying Criminology for the purpose of wanting to gain a detailed, deeper understanding of the causes and consequences of criminal activity. From a young age, I had always found myself captivated by documentaries and articles behind crime, asking myself questions like: “What made them do that?”, “What were they thinking?” and “Did they think about the consequences?”, and from an outsider looking in, the questions I often asked myself seemed inexcusable and unexplainable, that was until I found myself in a situation that led me to end up serving a prison custodial sentence.
I am a very caring individual who tends to put the needs of others before my own which can sometimes be my downfall and this was the case for me back …show more content…
I enjoy researching cases, analysing the evidence and watching documentaries and one particular case that I am interested in is the Murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993. The case was deliberated for almost a decade which created an uproar over corruption, discrimination and insubstantial evidence to convict which left me intrigued to study further, the impact of crime on victims and their families, society, and criminals themselves, as well as policing and …show more content…
Studying Law has helped me to understand what law is, the different types of law within the English Legal System and how government apply these laws. Sociology has widened my understanding on the study of society and its individuals and the research of a variety of cultures has aided me to adapt in various settings and given me the knowledge about the dissimilarities of cultures. Studying communication studies has led me to understand the communication process and critically analyse the ways in which media and communication reflects, represents and influences the world.
Outside of my studies, I volunteer at the YMCA supporting young individuals from all different walks of life ranging between the ages of 16 and 25. My role consists of acting as a mentor, organising activities and to offer provision and advice for the challenges they may be experiencing. It gives me great pleasure to know that I am making a some-what small contribution to my local community as it allows me to develop new skills as well as enhance my leadership, organisation and communication
I am a very caring individual who tends to put the needs of others before my own which can sometimes be my downfall and this was the case for me back …show more content…
I enjoy researching cases, analysing the evidence and watching documentaries and one particular case that I am interested in is the Murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993. The case was deliberated for almost a decade which created an uproar over corruption, discrimination and insubstantial evidence to convict which left me intrigued to study further, the impact of crime on victims and their families, society, and criminals themselves, as well as policing and …show more content…
Studying Law has helped me to understand what law is, the different types of law within the English Legal System and how government apply these laws. Sociology has widened my understanding on the study of society and its individuals and the research of a variety of cultures has aided me to adapt in various settings and given me the knowledge about the dissimilarities of cultures. Studying communication studies has led me to understand the communication process and critically analyse the ways in which media and communication reflects, represents and influences the world.
Outside of my studies, I volunteer at the YMCA supporting young individuals from all different walks of life ranging between the ages of 16 and 25. My role consists of acting as a mentor, organising activities and to offer provision and advice for the challenges they may be experiencing. It gives me great pleasure to know that I am making a some-what small contribution to my local community as it allows me to develop new skills as well as enhance my leadership, organisation and communication