Course:
BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice
The course covered everything within the Criminal Justice area, including the police, probation, prison & victims which provided me with a great understanding of the sector. In my final year of study I was introduced to 'Victim Support', where I became familiar with the concept of volunteering. This was a perfect opportunity to gain experience within the sector which also lead to my previous job as Victim Support Manager which I started after graduating.
In that position I managed a group of volunteers and a team of permanent staff where we provided emotional support and practical help for individuals who were affected by crime. We also took victims into prisons themselves and challenged offenders who had committed similar crimes.
The things I enjoyed most during my time at Newport were the atmosphere and the support and encouragement I received. The lecturers were all friendly, approachable and encouraging and they helped give me the confidence and courage to take the next step into employment. The course has opened so many doors into a wide range of professions and I now have the knowledge and confidence that anything is possible.