KAPCriminal Justice & Drug Policy Analyst - Reason Foundation
KAPCriminal Justice & Drug Policy Analyst - Reason Foundation
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About Reason Foundation
Reason Foundation produces respected nonpartisan public policy research on a variety of issues and publishes the criticallyacclaimed Reason magazine. Together our toptier think tank and political and cultural magazine reach a diverse influential audience advancing the values of choice individual freedom and limited government.
Reasons Criminal Justice Policy Team
Reason Foundation envisions a justice system that is transparent accountable and reflective of its role to protect individual liberty and personal property; courts and police that ensure due process and the rule of law; and the elimination of victimless crimes to significantly reduce the number of police interactions and incarcerations. Our criminal justice policy team supports policymakers in pursuing reforms that bring the justice system closer to this vision. We do this through policy research technical support and thought leadership. We have a relentless focus on producing highquality policy research and datadriven resources that meet the needs of state policymakers and other stakeholders.
Reasons Drug Policy Team
Reason Foundation recognizes that drug abuse can be a destabilizing influence for many individuals. However not all drug users become addicts or abusers and its possible to minimize the harms associated with abuse through access to treatment counseling and recovery services. Strict legal prohibition of drugs by contrast gives rise to a broad array of new societal dangers as individuals who participate in black markets have no legal recourse to resolve disputes and often resort to violence. Likewise prohibition often exacerbates the problems faced by drug addicts as arrest records and other social stigma can prevent successful recovery by excluding these individuals from the workforce. Reason seeks to end the drug war and encourage recovery through datadriven policies aimed at reducing the harms associated with drug addiction.
About the Opening
We are looking to hire a Policy Analyst to help advance reforms that reframe the landscape around criminal justice and drug policy to focus public resources more effectively to meet societys needs. This includes promoting policies of harm reduction and minimizing police encounters with individuals while also allowing police departments to focus their resources on combating serious crimes against persons and property.
The role involves researching summarizing and analyzing state laws and legislation. Familiarity with either policy area is desirable. The ideal candidate is a team player with exceptional writing ability who is highly organized willing to tackle large projects independently detailoriented and has a high degree of integrity.
Inoffice in Los Angeles or Washington DC or Virtual Anywhere in the US
Responsibilities
- Analyzing proposed policy changes and reporting on benefits drawbacks and other findings to team members
- Collecting and sharing data and other pertinent information to team members in preparation for legislative testimony legislative briefings public speaking events and media appearances
- Assisting team members with policy research including researching and summarizing various components of state and federal laws to support our policy research and implementation efforts
- Writing commentary and blog posts for and other outlets
- Other duties as assigned
- Occasional travel might be required
Qualifications
- Entrepreneurial mindset and extremely resourceful
- Exceptional writing and communication skills and an ability to explain complex technical concepts to nonexperts
- Working knowledge of state legislative processes and practices
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn about the nuances of policy with an eye for detail
- Ability to work effectively across the political aisle with diverse groups of stakeholders and interests
- Curiosity and selfmotivation to learn new things and tackle difficult problems you may have never dealt with before
- General alignment with Reason Foundations mission to advance a free society by developing applying and promoting libertarian principles
$50000 $60000 a year
In your application please include a cover letter detailing your alignment with Reasons mission your interest in the position your qualifications and your salary requirements.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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