Forensis Forum Events

As the part of Post Graduate Common Forum Activity, Forensis Forum of MSc Criminology and Forensic Science had organised an event to observe International Literacy Day on the theme 'Erudite et Nescient Villainy’ means ‘Crimes by Literates and Illiterates’ on 14th September 2022 at 3pm in the College Auditorium.

The activity was conducted by the second year students of the Post Graduate Department of Criminology and Forensic Science which included a session on the theme, mime and group activities. The program began with a prayer invoking God's blessings followed by a formal welcome. Ms. Nisha D’Souza, Class Representative of Questioned Document and Impression Evidences Specialization gave an introductory note stating the significance of the day by an example how a pen can be used to write as well as to commit crimes but it’s up to an individual to use it the right way. The main aim of this day was to make people aware of the crucial role a literacy plays in one’s life to uplifts the society, enable to live with dignity and respect.

Further, a session was given by Ms. Vibha M. on ‘Crimes committed by Literates and Illiterates’ through various cases stated how educated people commit crimes such as violating traffic signals, over speeding, drinking and driving, various cybercrimes, corruption and so on. On the other side, lack of education leads to unemployment and poverty where people resort to commit crimes. This session was supported with a mime highlighting crimes committed due to illiteracy and its preventive measures. As a group activity all students were divided into a team of six members and were asked to gather materials starting with a letter ‘M’ from within the campus by a prescribed time limit. A team with a maximum of 13 objects was declared as winners. This activity helped students to think of the objects starting with specific letter and work in team by supporting each other to fulfil a single goal.

On this occasion Prof. Evelyn Benis, Dr. Saritha D’Souza, and Dr. Rosa Nimmy Mathew, Head’s of the Department of Social Work, Criminology & Forensic Science and Counselling were present respectively. Faculties, both first and second year students of the three Post Graduate departments have witnessed and were part of the event. A total of 175 students had taken part in the activity.

The event concluded at 4.30pm with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Siri Kamath, Class representative of Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice Specialization. Ms. Nanditha and Ms. Priyanka compered the whole event successfully.