Off of Prevnt of Domest Violnce
80 S. Swan Street, AESOB Suite 1157Albany , NY 12210
E-Mail: inclusion@ogs.ny.gov
Division/Unit: Law and Public Safety
Web Site:
https://opdv.ny.gov/
Student Assistant - Law and Public Safety (ID: 109008) for Summer 2022
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12210
E-Mail: inclusion@ogs.ny.gov
Proposal Information
Description:
As the country's only executive-level agency dedicated to the issue of domestic and gender-based violence, OPDV is seeking a legal intern who is passionate about gender-based violence policy and advocacy to improve outcomes for survivors and ways we can collectively strengthen the State's response to the issue and the obstacles survivors face when seeking safety. A legal intern would assist in key projects such as our recent work relating to Abuser Accountability, the Blue Ribbon Commission on Forensic Custody Evaluations, and other ways to prevent the manipulation of systems such courts and law enforcement by abusers. Candidate should have a substantive knowledge of family, criminal, civil and other justice systems and their impact on people experiencing gender-based violence. This is a full-time, summer internship.
Skills:
Writing, research, and analytical skills
Ability to communicate in plain language
Understands gender-based violence issues
Ability to work independently
Internship Areas: Legal Specialties, Planning/Analysis/Research, Public Policy, Scientific Research
Logistical Information
Payment? Paid
Number of Hours: 30 or more
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing 3rd Year Law Student
Minimum Standing: 1st Year Law Student
Degree Concentrations: Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, Human Services, Legal Studies, Liberal Arts