RICJ Juvenile Justice Reform VISTA
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Submit your application via the AmeriCorps website here.
The Juvenile Justice Reform VISTA works collaboratively with the staff at partner site Rhode Island for Community and Justice to build the capacity of community-based programs that divert youth from justice system involvement by promoting restorative justice, community investment, and racial equity.
The VISTA creates community education on diversion opportunities; identifies opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders to expand the use of diversion; improves and creates trainings on best practices in diversion; grows resources for community diversion; analyzes and shares outcome data; and supports the work of the juvenile justice reform team. Focus is on capacity building for Providence, Central Falls, Pawtucket and other RI cities.
This is a full-time AmeriCorps service position with a one-year commitment. Living allowance of $17,600 for the year provided by AmeriCorps; health benefit options are also provided by AmeriCorps. Members can choose to receive either the Segal Education Award or a cash stipend upon completion of their year of service.
Seeking: college graduate; some coursework / experience / interest related to juvenile justice; bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Submit your application via the AmeriCorps website here.