Policy Research Intern Justice & Reform

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community resources for justiceEast Boston (MA)

Social Science Research Assistants Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

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About the role

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is seeking 2026 fall interns to support projects across the United States in developing and implementing policy and practice changes within adult and youth justice systems. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with an interest in data-driven policy development and nonpartisan technical assistance, capable of working independently with strong communication skills. The internship involves documenting processes, producing policy reports and presentations,

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