Ispent over a year and a half working on a 3-year project that used restorative justice to tackle hate crime in Northern Ireland. There are six recognised strands of hate crime in Northern Ireland: racism, faith and religion, homophobia, transphobia, disablism and sectarianism.
I was initially drawn to this job as it provided the opportunity to get experience working within the prison service. I had been reluctant to apply as I had no previous experience working in the area of restorative justice or hate crime. However, I did have my education in psychology, experience delivering training and a passion to learn and work hard. Applying for and getting that job taught me to go for opportunities you want, even if you don’t think you meet the criteria … you might be surprised. A lot of employers look for candidates who are passionate, hardworking, willing to learn and who will fit into the team.
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