Community partner internship agencies: Corrections

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry

801 E. Jefferson St.

Phoenix, AZ 85034

Snapshot of Internship:

As part of this internship, students will:

- Assist Victim Advocates with phone calls to victims
- Review, analyze, and file previous cases
- Learning how to facilitate Victim Offender Dialogue
- Tour various prisons within AZ
- Attend parole hearings

The mission of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry i to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry carries out its vision of REIMAGINING CORRECTIONS through four overarching and mission-centered goals.

Arizona List

934 West McDowell Road

Phoenix, AZ 85007

website: https://www.arizonalist.org/

Contact: Jasmine Jewel, Intern Program Director [email protected]

Snapshot of Internship:

As part of this internship, students will:

1) Research policy issues and local governance,
2) Support community outreach and civic engagement,
3) Participate in digital advocacy and social media management,
4) Assist with event planning and campaign operations,
5) Maintain professional documentation and confidential records.

These responsibilities directly relate to criminology and criminal justice by strengthening students' understanding of how laws, public policy, political processes, and media influence the justice system and public safety outcomes. This internship emphasizes ethical conduct, confidentiality, community-based approaches to social change, and organizational professionalism, all of which are foundational to careers in criminal justice, law, and policy advocacy.

The Judicial Branch of Maricopa County: Adult and Juvenile Probation

101 W. Jefferson, 3rd Floor

Phoenix, AZ 85003

website: The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County

How to apply:

Apply directly on the website to open positions or Email Ms. Hudgins to discuss internship options that may not be listed.

Snapshot of Internship:

Interns can take the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and apply them in real life work situations, learning from professionals while they explore and experience career options. The general focus of these internships is to provide students with the opportunity to learn about work in a structured setting.

Keys to Change - Justice Opioid Program

Contact: Chaelee Chavez, ASU Action Nexus
Location(s): Key Campus, 204 S 12th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007; Lower Buckeye jail (LBJ),
Towers jail, Watkins jail, Estrella jail, 4th Avenue jail.
Duration: 2 Semester-long or 1 semester (Summer/Fall, Fall/Spring)
Schedule: TBD, Hours 16 hours per week on-site
Snapshot of Internship:
The JOP program is designed to assist those incarcerated with post-release assistance. This
program is supported by the CDC and funded by the Maricopa County Health Department. The
goal is to combat the opioid crisis with creative and innovative techniques that will support post-
release success. The program currently partners with the following jails: Lower Buckeye jail
(LBJ), Towers jail, Watkins jail, Estrella jail, 4th Avenue jail.
Position Overview:
As a JOP Intern, you will work alongside experienced staff to support clients with histories of
homelessness and substance use as they transition out of jail. You will assist in case
management, resource coordination, and advocacy, gaining hands-on experience in providing
social services to assist clients with resolving their homelessness and reducing the likelihood of
returning to the justice system. This internship is ideal for individuals interested in social
work, criminal justice, public health, or related fields.
Students will be required to complete a background check and jail screening process before
entering the jails. Interested students are required to tour the Key Campus as part of their
application process.
Key Responsibilities:
● Assist staff in conducting client assessments to identify needs, goals, and post-release
plans.
● Support caseworkers in developing and implementing individualized case plans.
● Help clients connect with community resources, including housing, healthcare, treatment
programs, and employment services.
● Coordinate with jail staff, community organizations, and healthcare providers to facilitate
smooth transitions for clients.

Mi-Case, PA

Contact: Alan Cormier, [email protected]

Location: 5415 East High Street, Suite 260, Phoenix, AZ 85054

Website: https://www.mi-case.com

Snapshot of Internship: Mi-Case is a corrections technology company providing modern, cloud-based Offender Management Systems (OMS), Jail Management Systems (JMS), Sentence Calculation, and e-Licensing software to state departments of corrections and county agencies nationwide. With 20+ years of experience and subject matter experts on staff, Mi-Case combines deep corrections expertise with AWS-certified SaaS technology to help agencies modernize operations and improve outcomes. Mi-Case offers structured internship experiences across three tracks, each pairing interns with senior professionals on real project work within the corrections technology sector. Interns gain hands-on experience in a specialized, high-impact industry while contributing meaningful work to active projects.

Pinal County Youth Justice Center

1410 E Diversion Dam Rd, Florence, AZ 85132

Website: https://www.pinalcourtsaz.gov/284/Pinal-County-Youth-Justice-CenterDetenti

Snapshot of Internship:

The Pinal County Youth Justice Center (PCYJC) is intended to be a short-term, constructive living environment used to stabilize the offender by restoring victim sensitivity and instilling community accountability. If a child has been detained, it was a decision made in the best interest of the child, for their own safety, or for the community’s safety.

The PCYJC is just one component of the Juvenile Court working toward the goal of re-integrating the youth back into their families and communities better equipped to positively meet the challenges of becoming a productive contributing member of their community.

Tutoring justice-involved youth in the Pinal County Juvenile Detention Facility. Our goal is to support justice-involved youth in receiving their education and enabling their academic achievement by conducting free, high-quality tutoring within the facility. ASU students will become effective tutors, allies, and advocates who understand and promote structural solutions to structural problems.

ASU students are trained in pedagogy, trauma-informed care, the mechanics of a tutoring session, reading intervention, principles of math instruction, communicating with youth, safety and risk, and minors on campus. After the training, interns conduct tutoring sessions at the Juvenile Detention Facility.

Adams County Probation Department, Commerce City, CA

Website: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/

Contact: Cindy Mora, Volunteer Coordinator [email protected]

Snapshot of Internship:

As part of this experience, students will:
1. Review probation paperwork and filing
2. Write reports to be approved by senior probation officer
3. Send reports to court if people on parole do not comply with conditions
4. Sit in with senior probation officers in their meetings with probationers
5. Review lists of probationers to see who is ready to be terminated successfully

Probation is a large part of the criminal justice system. It can be an alternative to jail time or an additional requirement along with jail time. This internship will provide students with direct experience in this area.

Bucks County Juvenile Probation, Doylestown, PA

30 E Court Street
3rd Floor
Doylestown, PA 18901

Website: https://www.buckscounty.gov/538/Juvenile-Probation

Contact: Nick Caramenico [email protected]

Snapshot of Internship:

As part of this internship, students will participate in:

- Court Observation
- Juvenile probation officer observation at various levels of intake and supervision
- Learning how to collect DNA sample, process juveniles, and how to expunge cases
- Learning how to complete court outcome orders and assisting with the process
- Service provider engagement

This internship with Bucks County Juvenile Probation directly relates to criminal justice by providing students with hands-on experience in the juvenile justice system. Through activities like court observation and working with probation officers at various levels of intake and supervision, interns gain a deeper understanding of how the system manages juvenile offenders. These experiences are giving interns insight into the operational side of the justice system, especially in terms of balancing rehabilitation and accountability. By engaging with service providers and understanding the various roles in juvenile justice, interns see firsthand how criminal justice policies are applied and how they aim to support the rehabilitation of young offenders.

New Mexico Corrections Department - Probation & Parole

4337 NM 14,
Santa Fe NM 87508
P.O. Box 27116,
Santa Fe NM 87502-0116

Website: https://www.cd.nm.gov/divisions/probation-and-parole/

Contact: Jared Haugh [email protected]

Snapshot of Internship:

As part of this internship, students will:
- Observe routine task and interactions with offenders by probation/parole officers
- Take photos and fingerprints of offenders
- Meet with offenders under the supervision of probation/parole officers
- Assist with paperwork and case files
- Assist offenders with completing required paperwork

Probation and parole are a part of the criminal justice system and this internship will help students get hands-on experience within the field.

San Bernardino County Probation

175 West Fifth Street, 4th Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0460

Website: https://probation.sbcounty.gov/

Contact: Elizabeth Rodriguez, Youth Accountability Coordinator [email protected]

Snapshot of Internship:

1. As a board member, students will investigate cases involving low risk, first time juvenile offenders. The process begins before a panel as both the juvenile and parent/guardian attend the hearing and present their case. The ultimate goal is to divert them from being involved in the Juvenile Justice System.
2. During the panel hearing students will be asking questions, attempting to build a rapport, and help the youth develop personal responsibility for their actions.
3. Once assessed and as a member of the board, students will take on a case and begin to mentor these individuals and help them form a constructive accountability plan that can last up to 3 months. Part of the plan may include but is not limited to various programs and resources such as anger management classes, life skill classes, reflective papers and community service. 4. Once a contract has been created, students will serve as their main contact and mentor during this process. The goal is to follow up with them weekly and serve as a support system for both the youth and parents.
5. At the end of the program, students work with my assigned youth and help them compile a closing presentation of what they have done and learned during the diversion program. If the youth completes the program without violating the contract, then the citation will be removed and the youth will receive a certificate of program completion. In the case that they do not, they will be referred to the juvenile justice system for further adjudication.
6. Along with being part of the youth accountability board, students will work within the juvenile probation office and assist Officer Rodriguez clear out any youth that have successfully completed the program. As new youth come in, students will also assist with any paperwork to process them before the youth accountability board.

Wisconsin Department of Corrections

3099 East Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53704

Website: https://doc.wi.gov/Pages/Home.aspx