Internship at Vera Institute of Justice, New York (Stipend: Rs 2L+): Apply Now!

Internship at Vera Institute of Justice, New York (Stipend: Rs 2L+): Apply Now!

The Vera Institute of Justice, founded in 1961, is a nonprofit criminal justice organization that strives to build just government institutions and safe communities free from the scourge of racism, white supremacy, profit, and inequity that is pervasive in this country’s legal systems.

Roles to cater

Data analysis

• Collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and synthesizing administrative data
• Communicating findings to stakeholders

Policy research

• Reviewing state statutes related to the assessment and collection of LFOs
• Researching legislative reforms relevant to our work

Administrative tasks

• Planning convenings and training for partner organizations
• Co-facilitating meetings with partners and stakeholders

Eligibility

• Experience with collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and synthesizing data
• Understanding of legal financial obligations
• Fluency in Excel and R
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in criminal justice, criminology, public policy, or sociology or relevant professional experience in a similar field

Duration

2 months (35 hours/week)

Rewards

Upto 2.5L (INR)

Relevant Documents

• Please submit a cover letter and resume.
• In your cover letter, please explain why you are passionate about criminal justice reform and what you hope to gain from this internship.

Relevant Link

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