Ohio State University. Office of Outreach and Engagement
Abstract
IMPACT. 1: Field supervisors gain the research skills of some of OSU's most motivated and talented students -- 2. Students gain real-life research experience working on problems that impact public policy and agency operations -- 3. Faculty, students, field supervisors, and administrators work together for the mutual benefit of each's organization, and ultimately, the student as the university continues to be recognized by the professional community as a gold standard for scholarship, diversity and community engagement.OSU PARTNERS: Sociology/Criminology; Economics; Psychology; Actuarial Science; Math; Geography; Business; Public Affairs; National Security Studies; International Studies; Political Science; History; English; Women's Studies; Arabic; Spanish; French; Chinese; Journalism; Social Work; Agriculture; Pre-Law concentrationsCOMMUNITY PARTNERS: Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (institutions and Ohio Parole Authority); Ohio Department of Public Safety; Ohio Office of Sustainability and Conservation; Franklin County Probation Dept.; Office of Criminal Justice Services; Ohio Public Defender; Ohio Department of Homeland Security; Columbus Police Department; Delaware County Sheriffs Office/Reentry; Ohio Department of Youth Services (probation and facilities); The Southern District of Ohio - US Probation Department; Ohio Department of Health; Ohio Emergency Management Agency/ Emergency Operations Center; Ohio Office of Homeland Security/Franklin County Homeland Security; Bureau of Criminal Investigation; Ohio State PatrolPRIMARY CONTACT: Christopher Yanai ([email protected])The Criminal Justice Research Center (CJRC) manages an innovative, interdisciplinary undergraduate internship program providing students with unique opportunities to gain real-world experience in the field of criminology, justice and law. The internship program was designed with the University mission and its goals in mind. That is, it provides unsurpassed student-centered learning experiences, addresses some of the world's most pressing problems, provides outreach and actively engages with community partners, and is based on sound resource stewardship. Students bring research skills to bear on pressing issues including the Innocence Program, human trafficking, crime control, mass incarceration, reducing criminal re-offending and policing
