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Crime Dramas and Criminal Justice

Overview:

The Institute for Humane Studies is inviting applications for “Crime Dramas and Criminal Justice.” Television crime dramas dominate the ratings and are the closest many Americans will get to seeing the criminal justice system in action. This means that the way crime dramas present policing not only shapes public perceptions of real world police, but also can have implications for criminal justice reform. This multidisciplinary series of online roundtable discussions will explore the impact television’s fictional cop shows have, as well as look at the biases and misrepresentations in the way they present the criminal justice system.

Participants will be provided with the readings for each discussion and will receive an honorarium of $500 for full attendance.

Schedule

Discussions will take place once per month, June–July 2023, from 4:00-6:00 PM Eastern Time.

  • Session 1: June 14
  • Session 2: June 28
  • Session 3: July 12
  • Session 4: July 26

Here is the timeline for our application process:

  1. Apply for a position 
  2. An HR team member will review your application submission  
  3. If selected for consideration, you will speak with a recruiter 
  4. If your experience and skills match the role, you will interview with the hiring manager
  5. If you are a potential fit for the position, you will interview with additional staff members
  6. If you are the candidate chosen, we will extend a job offer

 

All candidates will be notified regarding the status of their application within two to three weeks of submission. As new positions often become available, we encourage you to visit our site frequently for additional opportunities that align with your interests and skills.