Candidate must have interest in the criminal legal system, ability to work with various stakeholders, preferred education in related field or equivalent work experience, lived experience with criminal legal system, strong interest in racial justice advocacy, strong organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Canva.

The candidate will support the Reshaping Prosecution Initiative by expanding and supporting stakeholder networks, creating resources for partners, providing programmatic and administrative support, liaising with partners and funders, conducting research on prosecutors' role in addressing racial disparities, drafting written content, contributing to reports and publications, conducting research on prosecutor offices nationwide, and identifying key issues stakeholders advocate for in specific counties/states.

Legal

United States

Washington, DC

Medium

We envision a society that respects the dignity of every single person. And we're working to realize it.

We work with others who share our vision to tackle the most pressing injustices of our day - from the causes and consequences of mass incarceration, racial disparities, and the loss of public trust in law enforcement, to the unmet needs of the vulnerable, the marginalized, and those harmed by crime and violence.

Government

Vera Institute of Justice

Securing equal justice, ending mass incarceration, and strengthening families and communities. Founded 1961.

<ul><li>The Reshaping Prosecution Program is dedicated to transforming what it means to be a prosecutor by focusing on the dignity of all people impacted by the criminal justice system. Prosecutors play a critical, but often hidden, role in mass incarceration as one of the most powerful actors in the criminal justice system. They decide who to charge with a crime, what crime to charge, whether to&nbsp;detain someone&nbsp;in&nbsp;jail pending trial, and what sentence to recommend if there is a&nbsp;conviction. Yet, despite this immense power, prosecutors have largely not been the focus of criminal justice reform efforts until recently. Our team helps prosecutors across the country work to end mass incarceration, pursue racial equity, and be more transparent with the communities they serve.</li><li>This position will focus on&nbsp;Reshaping Prosecutions&nbsp;projects including technical&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;to District Attorney offices and community-based organizations across the country.&nbsp;The Reshaping Prosecution intern will learn how to conduct community and policy landscape research, develop community outreach strategies, manage advocacy efforts, and draft written content for a wide audience</li></ul>

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The Reshaping Prosecution Program is dedicated to transforming what it means to be a prosecutor by focusing on the dignity of all people impacted by the criminal justice system. Prosecutors play a critical, but often hidden, role in mass incarceration as one of the most powerful actors in the criminal justice system. They decide who to charge with a crime, what crime to charge, whether to detain someone in jail pending trial, and what sentence to recommend if there is a conviction. Yet, despite this immense power, prosecutors have largely not been the focus of criminal justice reform efforts until recently. Our team helps prosecutors across the country work to end mass incarceration, pursue racial equity, and be more transparent with the communities they serve.This position will focus on Reshaping Prosecutions projects including technical assistance to District Attorney offices and community-based organizations across the country. The Reshaping Prosecution intern will learn how to conduct community and policy landscape research, develop community outreach strategies, manage advocacy efforts, and draft written content for a wide audience

Summer 2024 - Intern, Reshaping Prosecution

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Vera Institute of Justice

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