Law Student Volunteer, Office for Victims of Crime, Confidentiality (Fall 2024

Contract, Full-time

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## Job Opportunity at the Office of Justice Programs: Law Student Volunteer, Office for Victims of Crime, Confidentiality

The **Office of Justice Programs (OJP)** is the largest grantmaking component of the Department of Justice and houses the Department’s criminal and juvenile justice-related science, statistics, and programmatic agencies. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, training and technical assistance, research and statistics, and other critical resources to advance work that strengthens community safety, promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, and builds trust between law enforcement and communities.

**OVC** is committed to enhancing the Nation’s capacity to assist crime victims and to provide leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims of crime. Established in 1988 through an amendment to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) of 1984, OVC is charged by Congress with administering the Crime Victims Fund (the Fund). Through OVC, the Fund supports a broad array of programs and services that focus on helping victims in the immediate aftermath of crime and continuing to support them as they rebuild their lives. Millions of dollars are invested annually in victim compensation and assistance formula funding in every . state and territory, as well as for training, technical assistance, and other capacity-building programs designed to enhance service providers’ ability to support victims of crime in communities across the Nation.

The **Office of Justice Programs** is currently seeking a **Law Student Volunteer** for the **Office for Victims of Crime** to assist with researching different confidentiality issues that impact victims. The legal intern will work with the Senior Policy Advisor, conducting research and preparing documents, and engaging with both state and federal partners to develop confidentiality policies for OVC and the field.

### Qualifications

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- Must be a . Citizen.
- Interns must be able to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week for 8 to 10 weeks.

### Application Process

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume (including references), current law school transcript, and optional writing sample in a combined PDF document via email to with the subject line JP-24-OVC-CONF-AVOL.

- **Fall 2024 applications due April 30, 2024**
- **Spring 2025 applications due September 30, 2024**

### Salary

Volunteer (uncompensated). Course credit, work-study, and externship opportunities are available depending on school requirements.

### Number of Positions

- Fall 2024: 1 position
- Spring 2025: 1 position

### Travel

Limited travel with the opportunity to attend several office-sponsored events. Travel may be required to obtain a DOJ credential (badge).

### Relocation Expenses

Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

### Department Policies

The . Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. The Department encourages qualified applicants with disabilities and those eligible for veterans' preference to apply in response to posted vacancy announcements. Qualified applicants with disabilities may be eligible for direct hire, non-competitive appointment under Schedule A (5 . § )) hiring authority.

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation.

Assistant United States Attorneys must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof.

This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships.

## Overview

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is the largest grantmaking component of the Department of Justice and houses the Department’s criminal and juvenile justice-related science, statistics, and programmatic agencies. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, training and technical assistance, research and statistics, and other critical resources to advance work that strengthens community safety, promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, and builds trust between law enforcement and communities.

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is committed to enhancing the Nation’s capacity to assist crime victims and to provide leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims of crime. Established in 1988 through an amendment to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) of 1984, OVC is charged by Congress with administering the Crime Victims Fund (the Fund). Through OVC, the Fund supports a broad array of programs and services that focus on helping victims in the immediate aftermath of crime and continuing to support them as they rebuild their lives.

The Office of Justice Programs is currently seeking a Law Student Volunteer for the Office for Victims of Crime to assist with researching different confidentiality issues that impact victims.

## Job Description

The legal intern will work with the Senior Policy Advisor, conducting research and preparing documents, and engaging with both state and federal partners to develop confidentiality policies for OVC and the field. This internship may be performed

Course credit, work-study, and externship opportunities

Research, Writing, Working with Federal and State Agencies, Crime Victim Issues, Equity and Diversity, Federal Rule Making Process

Second- and third-year law students

Submit all application materials in one, combined pdf document via email to , subject line JP-24-OVC-CONF-AVOL

Qualification and Experience Second- and third-year law students with superior research and writing skills, an eye for detail, a desire to work as part of a small team, and a commitment to fairness and integrity in the administration of federal funding.

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