The Gemma Project

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Organization Description

The Gemma Project provides, and promotes the national creation of gender responsive jail and prison reentry programming that serves justice-involved women with integrity and compassion. We advocate for policy change focused on what works to reduce recidivism, break the intergenerational cycle of incarceration, and create healthier communities.

Health & Safety

There is some work required within the detention facility. Interns will be supervised by a staff member in all group settings, but may meet individually with participants to coordinate Wellness & Reentry plans. There are always safety and security measures in place include panic button and all spaces in which services are provided are monitored by cameras. The jail environment can be a challenging place to work due to general sights, sounds, and smells and some students may find it challenging to work with correctional officers.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Bilingual Desired
Address 
4200 Wilshire Blvd
Oakland, CA 94602
United States
General Phone 
(831) 706-6556
Website:
https://www.thegemmaproject.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Cynthia Chase
Job Title
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Phone
(831) 706-6556
Email
cynthia@thegemmaproject.org
Program(s) 
MSW (Master of Social Work)
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Females, Formerly Incarcerated People, Incarcerated People, LGBTQA, People Experiencing Addiction, Survivors of Sexual or Domestic Violence
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Education, Restorative Justice
Hours of operation 

We operate during typical business hours M - F 8 - 5 but we also offer some scheduled group and individual services in the evenings and on weekends to Accommodate both our participants and interns schedules.