The Correctional Association of New York (CA) was formed in 1844 by citizens concerned about conditions in the state’s prisons. In 1846, the New York State Legislature granted the CA authority to inspect
prisons and report on its findings. Through four projects – Juvenile Justice,
Prison Visiting, Public Policy, and Women in Prison – the CA advocates for a
more humane prison system and more safe and just society.

Created in 1991, the Women in Prison Project is dedicated to advocating for a
criminal justice system that addresses women’s specific needs and treats people
and their families with fairness, dignity and respect. Under the CA’s
legislative mandate, the Project has the unique authority to monitor conditions
inside correctional facilities that house women in New York State.

The Project is currently accepting applications for an intern to assist with
research for its State of the Women’s Prisons report. This report will detail
conditions and trends in the five all-women’s prison in New York State and make
facility-specific and system-wide recommendations for reform.

Applicants must have strong academic and legal research skills and solid
writing and computer skills as well. Applicants must also have a demonstrated
interest in women’s issues and criminal justice policy reform, and a strong
commitment to social justice.

Ideally, internship will be full-time, though applicants who can only work
part-time will be considered. A minimum of 20 hours per week is required.
Working from a remote location is possible.

Internship will run through August 30 with the option to continue working until
October 30, 2010.

Intern will also have the opportunity to: participate in meetings and
activities of the Coalition for Women Prisoners (a statewide group coordinated
by the Project) and its sub-committees – Violence Against Women, Incarcerated
Mothers and Conditions/Re-entry; learn about criminal justice policies and
legislation affecting currently and formerly incarcerated women and their
families; and join the CA on monitoring visits to the City’s pre-arraignment
holding cells, among other activities.

Formerly incarcerated people, women, people of color, people who identify as
lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender, and people from diverse
backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Application instructions: