Summer 2026 - Intern, Reshaping Prosecution

Vera Institute of Justice(2 months ago)

HybridInternshipTrainee$34,000 - $50,000Reshaping Prosecution Program

About this role

An internship within the Vera Institute of Justice’s Reshaping Prosecution Program focused on advancing racial equity and transforming prosecutorial practices. The role supports the program’s work with district attorney offices, community-based organizations, and other partners through research, partnership development, and program support. The position reports to the Washington, D.C. or Brooklyn, NY office and follows a hybrid in-office schedule.

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Required Skills

Research
Community Outreach
Advocacy
Writing
Database Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Logistics Support
Web Research
Qualitative Research
Landscape Analysis

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Qualifications

Education in Public Policy
Education in Social Work
Education in Political Science
Education in Criminal Justice
Equivalent Work Experience

About Vera Institute of Justice

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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.

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