The student will learn and practice research and investigation, working sources, writing and story development in the area of criminal law with a focus on areas related to depraved crimes.

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Responsibilities will include:

Assist with ongoing research toward the standardization of "depraved" crimes. The primary objective of this position is to increase participation in the Depravity Scale research effort, through the following means:

• Story research
• Writing feature articles and press releases
• Developing newspaper and other media & editorial contacts
• Article placement and publication

Behavioral science, medical, and legal research

• Literature search utilizing various databases, including PsychLit, PsycInfo, Medline, and Lexis-Nexus
• Participate in ongoing research projects on various topics in the behavioral sciences
• Opportunities for future publication

The ideal candidate: is an undergraduate or graduate student studying journalism or a related field; an interest in criminal law and sentencing is helpful. Must be self-motivated and team-oriented, with superior writing and communications skills. Preference will be granted to applicants who can commit to six months.

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