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Violence Intervention Ambassador (VIA) Program
Violence Intervention Ambassador (VIA) Program
Are you passionate about preventing sexual and relationship violence? Would you like to learn more about preventing power-based violence on campus? If so, the Violence Intervention Ambassador program is for you!
The VIA program is a 10 hour, 3 session training that will equip you with tools to recognize, respond to, and prevent power-based violence on our campus, and in our world. The training will cover topics including interpersonal and systemic violence, bystander intervention, supporting a survivor, social change, student activism, and self-care.
Completion of the VIA program will provide you with a VIA Certification, volunteer and leadership opportunities with CARE, unique continuing education opportunities and events, professional development, and intervention skills and a community of students passionate about this issue.
Apply at go.umd.edu/via2021
Please direct any questions to Charlotte at csheff4@umd.edu.
Summer 2021 internship w/ the ALCU
Summer 2021 internship w/ the ALCU
The National ACLU has several Undergraduate Internship openings for the Summer 2021 term:
Location: Washington, DC
Location: Washington, DC
Location: Washington, DC
Location: New York, NY
For more information and internships, please visit Summer 2021 internship list.
Summer 2021 internship w/ Justice Policy Institute
Summer 2021 internship w/ Justice Policy Institute
The Justice Policy Institute (JPI) seeks self-motivated interns with demonstrated investment in the field who are interested in gaining experience in the practical application of criminal justice and juvenile justice reform by participating in all aspects of JPI’s work, including research, communications, and organizing. Internships will be structured around the development of one or more work products that will support JPI's strategic initiatives. This work may include:
- Developing research proposals
- Assisting with and/or authoring research materials
- Gathering and analyzing data
- Creating written, video, or audio material for JPI’s digital media platforms
- Scanning news sources and compiling a daily news digest
- Participating in and developing materials for state-based strategy meetings
Interest in justice reform is critical and familiarity with these issues is very helpful. Selected candidates will receive hands-on experience conducting research, analyzing policy, communicating across an array of platforms, and working closely with other organizations to advocate for reform at an organization with a proven record of effectively using research, communications, and organizing to promote social change. In addition to internship activities, interns will be able to attend justice reform related briefings, hearings, and other events around D.C. to increase their knowledge and network with other justice reform experts in the field.
JPI anticipates the Summer 2021 internship to be remote-based. For more information and to apply, visit the JPI Internship Program page. The deadline to apply is March 26, 2021.
Crime Subcommittee Internship w/ House Judiciary Committee
Crime Subcommittee Internship w/ House Judiciary Committee
The House Judiciary Committee Democratic staff are looking for an intern to work with the Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security subcommittee. The House Committee on the Judiciary’s staff internship program offers undergraduate students, law students, graduate students, and recent graduates an opportunity to experience the operation of a congressional committee firsthand and learn about the important role that the Committee plays in the legislative process. The Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security has jurisdiction over the Federal Criminal Code, drug enforcement, sentencing, parole and pardons, internal and homeland security, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, prisons, and criminal law enforcement.
Intern assignments will vary depending on the work of the Judiciary Committee each semester. Examples of potential responsibilities include:
- Researching policy issues under the committee’s jurisdiction
- Conducting legal research
- Attending briefings and hearings on the Hill
- Drafting memos
- Supporting committee counsels
- Supporting committee clerks and professional staff members
- Providing administrative support, including answering calls, delivering correspondence, and setting up the hearing room.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit a one-page resume, one-page cover letter (including your pronouns, ideal start and end dates, and availability to work each weekday), writing sample, and a short statement in response to the prompt below to HJC.Internship@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Crime Subcommittee Internship” Prompt: Please attach a short statement (no more than 500 words) detailing how your lived experience will enhance your ability to contribute to this committee. This prompt is open-ended and you may respond by writing about whatever is most meaningful to you. Examples of topics this statement could cover include your upbringing, a significant challenge you have overcome, or any topic that you believe is relevant.
COVID-19 update: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Committee is currently working virtually. However, public health developments could necessitate the return of an in-person internship in Washington, D.C.
Resources for Coping with COVID's Impact on Mental Health
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| February 23, 2021 |
| Dear Terps, |
| The rapid rise in COVID-19 cases on our campus necessitated implementing sequestration procedures that call for you to limit your activity and stay in place as much as possible. Understandably, you may be concerned about feeling lonely, isolated or worried about the impact of the pandemic on your mental health. We care about you and want to share resources that are available to you. |
| Counseling Center staff members have developed two virtual workshop videos for you to access. These videos are especially relevant to our current situation as they deal with coping with the pandemic and navigating a socially distanced world. These learning opportunities will teach you specific skills and strategies to help you cope, prevent loneliness and combat social isolation. |
| The Counseling Center is hosting weekly drop-in virtual workshops on a wide range of topics. There are now 16 total workshops featuring topics such as academic success, resiliency, and adaptability. You will also find drop-in sessions on Fridays at 12:00 pm for community and support. The Counseling Center's website also features additional COVID-19 care and support resources. Finally, the Counseling Center remains open and available to support you in all ways possible, including offering counseling services for individuals, groups, couples, those in crisis, and more. Please call 301.314.7651 to access these resources or visit the Center site to learn more. |
| You are a part of a campus community that wants to support you in any way we can and to provide the resources that help navigate these challenging times. We strongly encourage every member of our campus community to use the resources available and to reach out if you need support. We must do this together for ourselves and 4 Maryland. |
| Stay healthy and be well, |
| Patty Perillo, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs |
| Chetan Joshi, Ph.D. Director, Counseling Center |
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