Vera Institute of Justice
The Program Associate will support the Sentencing Reform Initiative by coordinating project activities, monitoring legislation, and assisting with research, advocacy materials, and coalition building across multiple states. The role involves logistical planning, drafting reports and briefings, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to advance sentencing reform goals.
Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
1961
Vera Institute of Justice is an independent, nonpartisan research and policy organization that partners with government and civic leaders to build and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, promote safety, and strengthen communities. Vera conducts rigorous research, provides technical assistance, pilots and scales policy reforms, and advocates for data-driven alternatives to unnecessary incarceration. Its work spans policing, courts, prisons, reentry, and immigration detention with a focus on equity, reducing racial disparities, and practical solutions that can be implemented at local, state, and national levels.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
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