Willis Mwalo

Conducted qualitative and quantitative research on crime trends, sentencing, and justice reform, analyzing national datasets to support policy recommendations. Drafted research reports, policy briefs, and stakeholder presentations to enable evidence-based decision-making.

Assisted in managing rehabilitation and resettlement programmes for justice-involved individuals by preparing case documentation, risk assessments, and progress reports. Collaborated with probation services, social workers, and community organisations to support safeguarding and reintegration initiatives.

Supported faculty-led criminological research projects by conducting literature reviews and assisting with data coding. Maintained ethical standards and confidentiality while supporting research documentation and analysis.

Supported crime prevention and public safety awareness initiatives through community engagement. Assisted with data collection for neighbourhood safety assessments and helped strengthen police–community relations.

Grade: Distinction / Merit

Activities and societies: Dissertation: Evaluating Policing Strategies and Crime Reduction Outcomes; concentrations: criminal justice policy, research methods, policing, human rights.

Pursuing an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a dissertation evaluating policing strategies and crime reduction outcomes. Concentrates on criminal justice policy, research methods, policing, and human rights.

Activities and societies: Final research project: Youth Crime, Inequality, and Social Control.

Completed a BA (Hons) in Criminology with a final research project on youth crime, inequality, and social control. Built a foundation in criminological theory, law, and empirical research.