Career & Paid Internship Opportunities

• Work-Study Student Assistant: For the Department of Criminology and Justice Studies, apply through CSUN's Handshake system.
• Volunteers of America - Greater Los Angeles (Jan 31st, 2018) Hiring ASAP. Click on "Careers" to find the list of open positions.
• LAPD  (Sworn positions in the Los Angeles Police Dept.)
• LAPD  (Civilian positions with the Police Dept.)
• LA County Sheriff's Department  (Sworn and civilian positions) 
• LA County Superior Courts 
• LA County HR Department  
• LA County Probation
• Idealist.org (Non-Profit careers) 
• USA Jobs  (Federal positions) 
• Consumer Financial Protective Bureau 

Non-Profit Organizations in Los Angeles that relates to Criminology & Justice Studies

• Homeboy Industries provides job training, education, and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated individuals.
• Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) offers support services, mentorship, and policy advocacy to end mass incarceration in California.
• A New Way of Life Reentry Project assists women transitioning from prison to society with housing, legal services, and advocacy.
• Youth Justice Coalition (YJC) is lead by youth to challenge inequalities in the juvenile justice system and promote alternatives to incarceration.
• Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) provides free legal services to low-income individuals including criminal record clearing.
• Inner City Law Center offers legal representation for housing and homelessness issues.
• Los Angeles Innocence Project at Cal State LA works to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals through investigation and legal assistance. 
• Center for Juvenile Law and Policy (CJLP) at Loyola Law School provides legal representation to youth and advocates for juvenile justice reform.
• Community Coalition empowers South LA residents to address substance abuse, poverty, and crime through community organization. 
• JusticeLA is a coalition aiming to reduce the jail population and invest in community-based care.
• Dignity and Power Now advocates for incarcerated people and their families, promoting transformative justice. 
• Peace Over Violence works to prevent sexual and domestic violence through education and advocacy.
• The Bail Project provides free bail assistance to low-income individuals and challenges the cash bail system.
• Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership (LARRP) is a network dedicated to successful reentry of formerly incarcerated individuals.
• Safe Place for Youth (SPY) offers support to homeless youth, including those involved in the justice system.
• Public Counsel provides pro bono legal services, including juvenile justice and homeless prevention.
• Harbor Area Gang Alternatives Program (GAP) offers gang prevention and intervention services to youth and families.
• Children's Defense Fund - California advocates for policies and programs that support children, including those affected by the justice system.
• Urban Peace Institute works to reduce violence and improve community-police relations.
• Los Angeles Community Action Network (LA CAN) organizes residents to fight for human rights and criminal justice reform.
• Friends Outside of Los Angeles County supports incarcerated individuals and their families with services and resources.
• Peace Builders Initiative supports formerly incarcerated students in higher education. 
• Justice for Murdered Children supports families of homicide victims and advocates for victims' rights.
• Underground Scholars Initiative supports formerly incarcerated students in higher education.
• California Innocence Project supports formerly incarcerated students in higher education.
• Center for Restorative Justice Works reunites families separated by incarceration and promotes restorative justice.
• Youth Mentoring Connection connects youth with mentors to prevent involvement with the justice system.
• Community Partners supports projects that aim to improve communities, including justice initiatives.
• LA Voice is a multiracial, multi-faith organization advocating for social justice and criminal justice reform.
• Youth Alive! Prevents youth violence and helps those impacted to heal.
• Downtown Women's Center provides support for homeless women, including those affected by the justice system.
• Second Call offers anger management and domestic violence prevention programs.
• Community Lawyers, Inc. provides affordable legal services and education to underserved communities.
• Justice Now works to end gendered violence and imprisonment, advocating for alternatives to incarceration. 
• Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) advocates for immigrant rights, including legal assistance and policy reform.
• Immigrant Defenders Law Center provides legal representation for immigrants, including unaccompanied minors and those in detention.
• Violence Intervention Program (VIP) offers medical, mental health, and supportive services to victims of family violence and sexual assault.
• Center for Pacific Asian Family (CPAF) supports Asian and Pacific Islander survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
• Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) provides services to survivors of human trafficking and advocates for policy changes.
• LA LGBT Center's Legal Services offers legal assistance, including for issues related to criminal justice and discrimination. 
• Amity Foundation provides services for substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation, and reentry support.
• Break the Cycle empowers youth to end domestic violence through education and advocacy.
• The Advancement Project California focuses on racial justice issues including criminal justice reform.
• Peace Over Violence is dedicated to building healthy relationship s from sexual, domestic, and interpersonal violence.
• Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY) while based in Oakland, RJOY has influenced programs in LA.
• The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. 
• Bet Tzedek Legal Services offers free legal services, including for employment rights and elder justice.
• Alliance for Children's Rights protects the rights of impoverished, abused, and neglected children.
• Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law works to secure equal justice for all through legal advocacy, including in criminal justice.

CSUN also has on-campus resources for careers and internships, The Career Center offers resources in person and online for students and recent graduates.

The Career Center, located in Bayramian Hall 413, or call them at (818) 677-2878.

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