BCLA Summer Internship - Juvenile Division Fellow

(Must be currently enrolled in BCLA during summer 2026 to apply) 

The BCLA Summer Internship Program aims to secure 50 meaningful internship placements for students across a variety of sectors, including small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures. 

The internship below is offered in partnership with a supporting organization that is excited to invest in and support an LMU student like you. If this opportunity aligns with your career interests and goals, we encourage you to take advantage of it and apply. 

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Position Title: Santa Monica Police Department – Juvenile Division Fellow (1 Position)
Organization: City of Santa Monica – Police Department 
Location: Hybrid, Santa Monica  

Job Type: BCLA Summer Internship  

Number of Positions: 1 Intern   
Academic Level: Incoming Junior, Senior, Master's (in Fall 2026)   
College: Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts   

Hours: Approximately 30-hours per week for 8 weeks   

Duration: Summer 2026   

Compensation: [$4000 stipend, and/or course credit, as applicable] 

Position Overview

The Juvenile Division Fellow will support trauma informed and restorative programming for justice involved youth under the age of 18. This position centers on holistic, strengths-based approaches that aim to reduce recidivism, promote accountability, and foster positive youth development.

The Fellow will work alongside program staff and community partners to strengthen diversion efforts through research, workshop development, and program evaluation support. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in youth advocacy, restorative justice, and community based public safety strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Research juvenile diversion and restorative justice best practices
• Assist in developing and refining youth workshops and engagement activities
• Support coordination with community-based partner organizations
• Contribute to program outcome tracking and evaluation efforts
• Participate in case review discussions and assist with documentation
• Draft summaries, reflections, and program materials

Preferred Interests & Skills

• Trauma informed perspective
• Youth engagement and facilitation skills
• Cultural responsiveness and equity minded practice
• Program development and implementation support
• Reflective writing and professional documentation
• Professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive information

Relevant Academic Backgrounds

Students majoring in:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies
• African American Studies
• Gender Studies
• Community Studies
• Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the Fellow will:

• Develop practical experience in juvenile diversion and restorative justice programming
• Strengthen facilitation and youth engagement skills
• Gain exposure to trauma informed public safety strategies
• Build competencies in program evaluation and documentation
• Deepen understanding of community-based alternatives to traditional justice systems

This fellowship provides meaningful hands-on experience at the intersection of youth development, restorative justice, and community centered public safety.