Graduate Research Assistant - Local Action Research Partnership
The SGA supports our team by producing a monthly newsletter, conducting qualitative interviews, and analyzing data for year-end and comprehensive reports.
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Location:
Boston, on campus
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Semester:
Summer 2025
Application
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Project Title
Local Action Research Partnership
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Faculty / Project Lead
Megan Denver
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Project Description
Northeastern University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice partners with the University of Pennsylvania's Crime and Justice Policy Lab to serve as the Local Action Research Partner (LARP) to the Boston Police Department. As the Boston LARP, we have three key activities: problem analysis and policy recommendations, administrative support to the Boston site and funded partner organizations to ensure compliance with the grant program’s reporting requirements, and offer technical support to funded partner organizations.
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Qualifications Necessary
Strong organizational and time management skills, highly responsive to inquiries from a variety of partners, and strong writing skills. The student should also be comfortable conducting qualitative interviews and data analysis.
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Hours per Week
20 Hour Position