Bachelor’s degree or enrolled in graduate school in economics, finance, public policy, or criminal justice, with analytical skills for large datasets, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Zoom, strong communication abilities, independence, and interest in criminal justice or public finance.

Researching prison budgets, analyzing financial data, and identifying trends and opportunities for improvement. Developing reports, preparing presentations, staying informed on policies, and contributing to team discussions. Attending learning opportunities, meetings, and potential site visits.

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New York City

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Vera Institute of Justice

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

<ul><li>We are seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern to assist our team in researching and analyzing prison budgets. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting while contributing to important projects aimed at understanding and improving the financial aspects of correctional facilities. The Summer Intern will be responsible for conducting a literature review and 50 state scan on corrections budgeting, interviewing internal and external stakeholders and experts on corrections spending and resource allocations, drafting an internal memo on lessons learned, and presenting the findings and recommendations.&nbsp;</li></ul>

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Undergraduate

We are seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern to assist our team in researching and analyzing prison budgets. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting while contributing to important projects aimed at understanding and improving the financial aspects of correctional facilities. The Summer Intern will be responsible for conducting a literature review and 50 state scan on corrections budgeting, interviewing internal and external stakeholders and experts on corrections spending and resource allocations, drafting an internal memo on lessons learned, and presenting the findings and recommendations. 

Summer 2024 – Intern, Restoring Promise

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Vera Institute of Justice

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