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Introduction

The Justice Policy Institute (JPI) is a Washington, D.C. based criminal justice think tank and research organization that has worked to improve justice systems throughout the country—including Hawaii, Mississippi, Louisiana, Maryland, Alabama and California—through research, policy analysis, technical assistance and the use of communications strategies. Currently, JPI’s work in Alabama is focused on safely reducing the women’s incarcerated population by assisting the Alabama Department of Corrections in maximizing the use of existing community-based programs and reentry mechanisms and ensuring women in custody are placed in their least restrictive environment.

JPI is currently seeking one Correctional Case Reviewer (CCR) to begin work at Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka, Alabama immediately. This position is a 4-month temporary employment opportunity. This CCR will join a staff of two other team members.

Job Responsibilities

• Completing an initial training period and learning complex criteria for participation in Alabama’s various community-based reentry programs.
• Reviewing the cases of all women currently incarcerated in Alabama to ensure they are in the least restrictive environment and reclassifying them according to department policy.
• Referring all eligible women to the most appropriate community-based program including Community Corrections, the Supervised Reentry Program and parole.
• Maintaining files and organizational systems related to case reviews and project activities.
• Interviewing inmates at Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women, Montgomery Women’s Facility and Birmingham Work Release Center.
• Communicating with other team members about progress toward project goals.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, criminal justice, criminology, social work or an equivalent behavioral or social science
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience and/or knowledge in the field of criminal or juvenile justice reform
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Ability to work in a prison environment
• Computer skills
• Commitment to the project and willingness to participate fully to meet project deadlines

How to Apply

The Justice Policy Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Electronic submissions are encouraged. Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to Associate Director of Southern Initiatives, Ellen Tuzzolo, at etuzzolo@justicepolicy.org or by fax to 202-558-7978.

Via regular mail:
Justice Policy Institute
1012 14th St., NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20005
Attn: Personnel

The position is open until filled.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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JPI is accepting applications for its internship program. Interns are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. We accept interns for the fall or spring semester, summer, or for the entire academic year. All applicants are required to submit a cover letter detailing why they are interested in an internship with the Justice Policy Institute, a resume, and a writing sample. The cover letter should also include all contact information: current address, phone and fax numbers, and email address.

We seek interns interested in being introduced to the “nuts and bolts” of criminal justice and juvenile justice reform work and issues. This may include everything from poring through government reports, statistics, records, and data to working on the communications strategy associated with a state-based campaign/ initiative or analyzing legislation with clear policy implications. We are committed to creating a fulfilling and rewarding internship experience and view this as a partnership between our organization, students, and educators. Interns will work directly under the supervision of the Research Director of JPI. In addition to performing some basic administrative functions for the organization, interns will also be expected to attend meetings with senior staff as appropriate and to support JPI’s strategic initiatives.

Schedules are flexible and can work around students school and/or work activities. This is an unpaid internship, however we are happy to work with schools that provide for funding or course credit. Interested applicants should send their resume, a coverletter and writing sample via email to Jason Fenster at jfenster@justicepolicy.org.