Vera Institute of Justice

👥 251-500💰 $250,000 Grant about 2 years agoInnovation ManagementLaw EnforcementSocial Impact💼 Private Company
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The Vera Institute of Justice is a leading national nonprofit research and policy organization dedicated to tackling the most pressing injustices of our day. We partner with impacted communities and government leaders to develop just, antiracist solutions aimed at reducing incarceration, addressing racial disparities, and restoring public trust in law enforcement. Our work directly impacts the lives of the vulnerable and marginalized across the United States. We are a diverse team of advocates, researchers, and policy experts, committed to equity and social change. Our technology stack reflects our commitment to modern solutions. We utilize WordPress for our website, leveraging plugins and a sitelinks search box for user experience, alongside Cloudflare for network security. We operate on Google Cloud, indicating a focus on scalability and data-driven insights. Our team utilizes Microsoft Office and Zoom for collaboration and communication. With a staff of 251-500 employees, Vera is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with offices across the US. We are known for our collaborative and supportive work environment. We provide technical assistance, conduct research, and advocate for policy changes. Our team is passionate about criminal legal reform, and we value diverse experiences, including those directly impacted by the justice system. Vera's commitment to a remote-first approach means you can contribute to meaningful change from anywhere.

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📍 United States

🧭 Internship

💸 16.0 - 25.0 USD per hour

🔍 Criminal Legal Reform

  • Previous personal or professional experience or exposure to the criminal legal system or corrections
  • Demonstrated ability managing multiple writing tasks and meeting deadlines
  • Demonstrated experience completing research or literature reviews
  • Demonstrated experience with collaboration to produce a document
  • Demonstrated ability to develop well-structured presentations (in writing or via a digital platform)
  • Lived experience as a person directly impacted by the criminal legal system (Preferred)
  • Interest in Criminal Legal Reform, Correctional Services, Psychology, Social Work or other Human Services (Preferred)
  • Support Designed for Dignity with agency assessments, and trainings.
  • Provide technical support for meetings and trainings held virtually.
  • Join external and internal meetings and assist with notetaking.
  • Support colleagues in their day-to-day work with site partners (corrections staff, mentors, young adults) as needed and where able.
  • Conduct policy review.
  • Support the writing and editing of documents and reports.
  • Assist with the design and creation of presentations/visuals.
  • Administrative support as needed.
  • Conduct literature reviews
  • Support data entry, analysis, and visualization
  • Transcribe interviews and focus groups
  • Contribute to the writing and editing of documents and reports
  • Attend learning opportunities related to justice reform and share notes with Restoring Promise team.
  • Get to know staff across the team.
  • Attend weekly meetings with the full team.
  • Attend monthly department and Institute meetings.
  • Potential travel for site visit.

Data AnalysisMicrosoft OfficePresentation skillsResearchWritingData visualizationEditingTechnical support

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