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"As a criminology and sociology student the opportunity to apply my knowledge through working at the Police Foundation was amazing.

My work consisted of writing briefings, assisting with independent research and providing administrative support for both the director and the senior researcher. My experience at the Foundation was thoroughly enriching and without it I doubt that I would been able to secure employment in one of the most challenging job markets in decades. I am now preparing to start a career as a probation officer."  
Michael Hagan,  Intern Sept 2009 - Mar 2010       

 "My role has consisted of assisting in a variety of research projects, mainly around the area of youth crime. The work itself has been very interesting and enlightening. Discovering the difference between what the statistics say and the public perception of youth crime was particularly affecting, especially in shedding new light on the media's role as an agitator of the situation. The most enjoyable aspect of my intership has been two visits I made. The first was to Huntercombe Young Offenders Institution, where we met the staff and a group of offenders and were shown around the prison. This was definitely a great learning experience. The second was to Manchester, which had the biggest effect on me. We met a number of young men who had now moved away from a life of serious crime, despite living in very compromising circumstances. Their passion to change youth crime policy was very moving. We also met a mother whose story of her young son, who had been heavily involved in gang-related activities, was very powerful and a youth worker whose brother was one of the most notorious gangsters in Manchester. 

I have really enjoyed my time here at the Police Foundation. I have learnt a lot and experienced much more than I thought I would. The staff have also been so welcoming and I thank them for their kindness. 
Andrew Morris, Intern July 2009