Opportunities and Resources

Justice Studies values civic and community engagement.  We encourage students to find ways to be involved with and contribute to their communities.

Justice Studies offers many opportunities for civic and community engagement, including the following:

Courses:

JUST 401. Internship in Justice Studies. 4 credits.

JUST 403. Nelson Institute Seminar. 3 credits.

JUST 404. Practicum in Community-Based Research. 3 credits.

Other Programs:

Nelson Institute

Gandhi Center

Contact:

For more information about civic and community engagement opportunities in Justice Studies, please contact the departmental advisor, Daisy Breneman.

University Opportunities and Resources

• JMU Civic
• Community Engagement & Volunteer Center
• Study Abroad
• Madison Collaborative: Ethical Reasoning in Action
• Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services
• Center for International Stabilization and Recovery
• Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability
• Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE)
• Furious Flower Poetry Center

Local Community Opportunities

• The Community Engagement & Volunteer Center contains a database with a more comprehensive list of local agencies; however, here are some that may be of particular interest to Justice Studies majors:
• Fairfield Center
• NewBridges Immigrant Resource Center
• The Collins Center & Child Advocacy Center
• Our Community Place
• Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board
• Church World Service Immigration and Refugee Program
• The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
• Second Home
• Boys and Girls Clubs
• Gift and Thrift
• Gemeinschaft Home
• United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
• The ARC of Harrisonburg and Rockingham
• Valley Associates for Independent Living

External Opportunities

Please note this is not an endorsement of the organizations, their politics, or the programs, but rather just a list of some opportunities that may be of interest to Justice Studies majors: