Forensic Research Remote Internship: The
Depravity Standard
About The Depravity
Standard: The Depravity
Standard is a groundbreaking effort aiming to standardize the distinction of
the worst of crimes. A multi-tiered approach has carefully studied legal
case
decisions, attitudes of the general public, and is now at the stage of
reviewing actual case
material
to refine an evidence-based appraisal of the intents, actions, and attitudes
that embody the
most
depraved crimes. The research is directed by The Forensic Panel and Dr. Michael
Welner, a
nationally
renowned forensic psychiatrist. For more information on the project, visit
About the Project: Selected students
will gain valuable experience in reviewing case materials from
a
range of actual murder convictions and actively participate in forensic science
research. The
project
refines students’ aptitude for case review, evidence searching, working with
standardized
definitions,
the limits of interpretability, and offers the opportunity to participate
hands-on in
influential
justice research.
Our Research Internship
Program:
•
Students are trained and closely supervised by The
Forensic Panel staff in the research and
data
collection methodologies for The Depravity Standard project.
•
Interns critically review pre-trial criminal case records
(i.e., police investigative reports, crime
scene
photos, witness statements and autopsy reports) to identify the presence or
absence of
intent,
action, attitude and victimology items of depravity.
•
The experience offers interns practice in cultivating
their research and evidence review skills,
which
are essential to any behavioral science, legal or forensic field.
•
Students work alongside and interact with professional
staff of The Forensic Panel, and
receive
direct feedback from Dr. Welner.
Responsibilities:
Case
review of pre-trial investigative and forensic records of adjudicated cases
calls upon a variety of
skills.
This opportunity requires a meticulously detail-oriented, honest, responsible,
and deadline responsive individual with precise written communication skills,
and an enthusiasm for the
Depravity
Standard project.
The
opportunity requires 12-20 hr/week commitment for a minimum of 3 months. As
this is a
remote
internship, students will be given access to case data via mailed CDs.
We
welcome students from all academic backgrounds.
How to apply: Interested individuals should submit a cover letter,
resume and 2 academic
references to jstewart@forensicpanel.com.
