Alumni Stories
Tags: December 2023, Vol. 4, Issue 1
Izabella Dulinska
Growing up in Poland in the 1990s, Izabella Dulinska says she experienced first-hand how socio-economic factors contribute to an increase in crime and violence. “The criminological theories were in front of me,” Izabella says, explaining that in her neighbourhood, she was regularly exposed to instances of domestic violence, instability, and a lack of police support for women. Izabella graduated from Humber in April 2023 from the Bachelor of Social Science - Criminal Justice (CJ) Program. During her time here, she co-authored a thesis paper with Sevval Ogutcu which analyzed the intersectional challenges women faced throughout the COVID-19 lockdowns, including stressors which motivated higher rates of assault. “It is clear that the COVID-19 policies and restrictions were not designed to combat violence against women, and therefore more research is crucial,” Izabella points out. She credits her education at Humber for providing her with a thorough understanding of the criminal justice system and the strategies used for creating global solutions. Izabella is currently pursuing her master’s in Sociology at McMaster University. Through her studies she continues her commitment to bettering our society and supporting the struggle for gender equality.
“Chciałam podziękować mojej Mamie: Grażyna, dziękuje za wszystko.” (Translation: I want to thank my mother: Grażyna, thank you for everything).
