Summer 2026 - Research Intern, Beyond Jails

Vera Institute of Justice(2 months ago)

HybridInternshipTrainee$34,000 - $50,000Beyond Jails Initiative

About this role

The Research Intern with Vera’s Beyond Jails Initiative will support the organization's mission to reduce reliance on jails by contributing to evidence that informs policy and advocacy. This internship offers mentorship from senior researchers, professional development, and exposure to community and government partners. The role is based in Industry City, Brooklyn and follows Vera’s hybrid in-office schedule.

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Required Skills

Data Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Data Cleaning
Data Management
Documentation
Data Visualization
R/RStudio
SQL
Python

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Qualifications

College Student
Graduate Student
Recent Graduate

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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