Prison Reform Policy Analyst, Criminal Law & Justice Center , BerkeleyLaw Berk

Prison Reform Policy Analyst, Criminal Law & Justice Center (7398U), Berkeley Law – #80122 (Berkeley), University of California – Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.

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Departmental Overview

The Criminal Law & Justice Center (CLJC) serves as a vital hub for advancing criminal justice reform, policy research, and practical legal advocacy. Through the commitment imprinted in our programs, we bridge academic research with real‑world impact, engaging in critical analysis of criminal justice policies while providing direct support to communities affected by the criminal legal system. Our work spans from supporting empirical research on indigent defense systems and access to justice to developing evidence‑based policy recommendations and fostering student engagement in criminal justice advocacy.

The continued trust and support of our donors has been instrumental in enabling our mission and affirming the importance of our work in this field.

Position Summary

As a key member of CLJC's Prison Rape Elimination initiative, the Policy Analyst will coordinate comprehensive research efforts and manage the initiative's programmatic direction. This role will synthesize existing research on prisoner sexual abuse prevention, detection, and response, collaborate closely with research partners to identify knowledge gaps, and facilitate targeted investigations that build the evidence base for reform. The Policy Analyst will work extensively with advocacy organizations, academic researchers, and formerly incarcerated individuals to develop collaborative approaches that leverage diverse expertise while translating scholarly insights into actionable policy recommendations that can create meaningful change in correctional safety and the elimination of prison rape.

Working under the management of the Executive Director and the Administrative Director, this role will implement research partnerships, coordinate multi‑stakeholder initiatives, and provide project coordination that strengthen CLJC's independent advocacy for effective reforms to prevent, detect, and respond to rape in prisons and other confinement settings.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 08/20/2025.

Responsibilities

• Conducts analytical studies on legislation, policies, programs, and issues related to sexual abuse prevention, detection, and response in correctional settings, including comparative analysis of approaches across different jurisdictions.
• Researches, monitors, and analyzes legislation, regulations, and policies at California, federal, and international levels related to correctional facility safety and sexual abuse prevention in confinement settings.
• Develops proposals and recommendations to guide programmatic direction for CLJC's Prison Rape Elimination initiative,…