Internships

The Chicago Crime Commission's internship program has been an important function of the organization for the past 20 years, providing undergraduate and graduate students with direct experience working in the criminal justice system. Interns gain a firsthand view of the criminal justice system and valuable insight into career opportunities within the criminal justice field. At any given time, the Commission is involved in a variety of projects in which students play an integral role, including:

• Analyzing crime statistics and gathering information for the President and Chief Investigator for the development of reports and presentations;
• Researching and writing articles for the Action Alert newsletter;
• Assisting the executive vice president in fundraising, event planning and community network projects;
• Attending meetings and seminars sponsored by the Commission, other criminal justice agencies, the media and government;
• Managing the "Report Crime in Your Neighborhood" 24-hour anonymous hotline, including taking crime calls and reporting to police;
• Conducting Internet searches on gambling, financial fraud, and other illegal activities;
• Assisting in archiving and digitizing original/historical documents;

In addition to worthwhile and varied experiences doing criminal justice research, we provide our interns with unique opportunities for tours of select criminal justice agencies, including the Cook County Jail, Chicago Police Department Headquarters and Crime Lab, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, Cook County Criminal Courts, the Metropolitan Correctional Center and a ride-along with the Chicago Police.

The Chicago Crime Commission serves the greater Chicago area as a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization combating crime. Internships are unpaid, and usually arranged for credit hours through a college or university. Contact the appropriate faculty advisor or internship coordinator for specific details and requirements. Internships with the Chicago Crime Commission are available year-round. For inquiries concerning internship opportunities or volunteer opportunities with the Chicago Crime Commission, please contact us at (312) 372-0101 option 4 for programs then option 5. To be considered for an internship, please contact the appropriate faculty member at your college or university, then fax your resume and a cover letter to (312) 372-6286 or mail to the Chicago Crime Commission, P.O. Box 8021 , Chicago, IL 60680-8021 or fill out our online form.