[Englmajors] Several Internships with Seattle City Attorney/Seattle Community Court

[Kimberly Swayze]

There are some great internships available through the Seattle City 
Attorney's Office at the Seattle Community Court.  These are great 
opportunities not only for pre-law students but also for writers and 
editors (see below) and anyone interested in social justice, legal issues, 
and government. Americorps education grants are possible, and internship 
credit is available.  Other English majors who've interned with SCC have 
had excellent experiences.  A description is pasted below, and is also 
attached, along with the application forms.

Stephanie Tschida, Community Court Grant Manager for the Seattle 
City Attorney's Office, wrote,

"We are looking for at least two more interns to support Community Court. 
We have released our inaugural edition of the newsletter, initiated in the 
beginning by a former UW English intern (attached).  We plan to create a 
quarterly issue, so future writers and future journalists would be great. 
We have many other opportunities and focuses as well.  I also attached the 
2008-2009 internship opportunities. Thanks again for your support, and 
feel free to pass this along to other departments!"

The contact person is Stephanie Tschida, 206.684.7731, email 
stephanie.tschida at seattle.gov -- but do read through the materials 
thoroughly before making contact, and apply in the manner requested below.


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INTERNSHIPS with the SEATTLE CITY ATTORNEY/SEATTLE COMMUNITY COURT

Seattle Community Court gives low-level, misdemeanor defendants the 
opportunity to give back to the community where their offenses occurred. 
Rather than go to jail, defendants who enter the program can help 
themselves in overcoming their own problems as they complete:

"	Community service to improve the neighborhood

"	Social service referrals to agencies that help with public 
benefits, housing, employment, education, counseling, and alternatives to 
prostitution and substance abuse

Problem-solving justice programs understand that low-level, non-violent 
crimes are often committed by those with significant barriers, such as 
homelessness, unemployment and mental health or drug/alcohol problems. 
Therapeutic and restorative justice models have proven effective at 
reducing incident rates in other cities around the country. Community 
Courts combine sanctions with immediate referral to comprehensive 
services.

Internship activities:

1.	Community Service Support
"	Support Community Court defendants in completing hours through 
neighborhood cleanups, traffic circle maintenance, and community garden 
preparation. Help with community service development.

2.	Pre-Trail Diversion (PTD) Program Support
"	Participate in court intake sessions scheduling PTD defendants for 
community service, enter data, and track compliance of defendants in 
completing mandates.

3.	Assistant to Assistant City Attorney
"	Preparing court calendar, assisting prosecutor in court, tracking 
data and general research projects

4.	Data "mining" and evaluation study-
"	Demonstrates program effectiveness through recidivism studies 
among those entering, receiving interventions and completing Community 
Court

New Opportunity! Education Award Opportunities:

Earn tuition funds through the AmeriCorps "Links" program if the following 
internship hours within one year. First come, first served. Please 
indicate your interest in earning a tuition award on the internship 
application
"	300 hours: $1,000
"	450 hours: $1,250
"	675 hours: $1,800

Skills required/preferred:

" Proficient in Office programs including Excel and Word, willingness to 
learn diverse information systems

" Able to pass criminal history and background.

" Comfortable with diverse populations and able to interact well with 
community partners.

" Commitment to effective and innovative approach to justice. "

Please send letter of interest, resume, completed internship application, 
and signed background information form to Stephanie Tschida, Community 
Court Seattle City Attorney's Office, PCS Division PO Box 94667 Seattle, 
WA 98124.
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