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Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
The Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center, based at SMU Dedman School of Law, is a nonpartisan center for research and advocacy that combines data-driven research and compelling stories to advocate for innovative criminal justice reform. By combining these stats and stories, the Deason Center practices an impactful model of research for reform. The Stats: We collect, analyze, and assess the data that drive smart, sane, and sensible transformation. The Stories: We uncover, recount, and amplify the stories of people who live, work, and struggle in our criminal legal system.
About the Position:
This role is an in-person position at the Dallas County District Attorney's Office.
The Victim Intake Fellows will be at the forefront of an evidence-based assessment of criminal justice practices in cases involving assault victims. At the direction of Deason Center staff, they will implement a randomized controlled trial by providing support to the Dallas County District Attorney's Office for one year. Work will include contacting and interviewing crime victims, providing them with information about the court process, and directing them toward resources and services. Fellows will conduct phone interviews to produce risk assessment metrics and work with professionals in the DA's office to develop safety plans. Fellows will also coordinate with local social service agencies to obtain information and referrals, as needed. Finally, they will assist in applications for crime victim's compensation claims, and perform other related duties as directed. Data collection and reporting complete their responsibilities.
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