Clery Internship
Clery Internship
Clery Internship Overview
Sexual and relationship violence is far too prevalent and has long-lasting impacts on those who have experienced it directly and indirectly. Barnard strives to change and dismantle the culture of violence in the world. By strengthening and uplifting our community of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni through educational workshops, bystander intervention, and connection resources.
The Clery intern supports campus power and gender-based violence awareness and prevention efforts. Efforts lead to dismantling a culture of violence in the world through educational workshops, bystander intervention, and promoting consent. Also involved in these efforts is raising awareness of campus and community resources, such as Being Barnard, Barnard's violence prevention program, and Columbia Health Sexual Violence Response.
In memory of their daughter, Jeanne Clery, alumna Constance Clery (BC’53) and her husband Howard K. Clery designed The Jeanne Clery Internship to support these efforts. The Jeanne Clery Internship is designed to support Barnard students who would like to participate in meaningful gender-based violence prevention work experiences and may not otherwise be able to do so without funding.
As a result of Mrs. Clery's generosity and commitment to violence prevention, we are honored to be able to support and empower students to make changes within the campus community and beyond.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Clery Internship, you must be:
- A current Barnard student in good academic and judicial standing
- Able to commit 1 academic calendar year to the role (Fall 2025-Spring 2026)
- Able to participate in in-person training the week of August 25th (housing and meals will be provided)
- Available to work in-person with a hybrid flexibility schedule of up to 6 hours per week in the Fall and Spring semesters
The internship is a 1 year paid opportunity funded by Barnard alum Constance Clery (Barnard ’53) and her husband Howard Clery in memory of their daughter Jeanne Clery.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Increase the visibility of the wide variety of resources available to the Barnard community through independent and collaborative outreach with campus partners
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Conduct outreach education to the campus community
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Coordinate educational workshops and events throughout the academic year
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Coordinate the Annual Jeanne Clery Lecture Series as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April
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Develop at least one social media campaign each academic year in relation to sexual violence, relationship violence, and/or resources available
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Conduct independent research on prevention strategies and conversations relevant to the experiences of college students and power-based violence
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Attend weekly meetings with internship supervisor(s) to discuss goals and progress within the internship
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Assist with general office duties
Application Process
The application for the 2025–2026 academic year is now closed. Please check back in March 2026 for details about the 2026–2027 Clery Internship application.
Timeline:
- March 2026: Application opens
- March 2026: Application deadline and interview schedule announced
- Week of August 24: Internship training
To apply, complete the Clery Internship application when it becomes available in March 2026.
Clery Interns
Hi! My name is Abby Liska, and I'm a junior at Barnard majoring in Psychology with a minor in Science & Public Policy. I am a passionate advocate for mental health and violence prevention. The past two summers, I interned with a non-profit organization that supports survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. I am committed to creating a safer community on campus by combining my passion for psychology and policy with hands-on advocacy work.
Hi, my name is Aanya Bansal (she/her), and I’m a sophomore majoring in Economics. I’m deeply interested in the intersection of Economics, Sociology, and Psychology, and love taking an interdisciplinary approach to solving complex problems. I’m also passionate about advocacy, particularly around gender-based violence in all its forms, not just physical, and exploring how terms like “violence” and “victims” can hold different meanings across socio-cultural contexts. Outside of academics and advocacy, I’m an avid photographer and love capturing any and all moments I can!
Frequently Asked Questions
While we appreciate the enthusiasm, no late submissions will be accepted.
Academic credit is not available for the Clery Internship. We invite you to contact Beyond Barnard to learn more about other internships and research opportunities.
In addition to gender-based violence prevention, the Clery Center focuses on hazing, and campus fire safety. Learn more about the Clery Center.
Aanya Bansal BC '28
- Hi, my name is Aanya Bansal (she/her), and I’m a sophomore majoring in Economics. I’m deeply interested in the intersection of Economics, Sociology, and Psychology, and love taking an interdisciplinary approach to solving complex problems. I’m also passionate about advocacy, particularly around gender-based violence in all its forms, not just physical, and exploring how terms like “violence” and “victims” can hold different meanings across socio-cultural contexts. Outside of academics and advocacy, I’m an avid photographer and love capturing any and all moments I can!
Abby Liska BC '27
- Hi! My name is Abby Liska, and I'm a junior at Barnard, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Science & Public Policy. I am a passionate advocate for mental health and violence prevention. The past two summers, I interned with a non-profit organization that supports survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. I am committed to creating a safer community on campus by combining my passion for psychology and policy with hands-on advocacy work.
Absolutely! While experience planning events is preferred, we welcome all experience levels. Training and weekly supervision will provide ongoing support to selected interns
19th Annual Clery Lecture Series: Are We Going Backwards? The 'Trad-Wife' Trend and Its Link to Gender-Based Violence.
What does the phenomenon of the “trad wife” mean for conceptions of gender roles and our understanding of healthy relationships? What are the circumstances that have led to the rise of this trope? How does an understanding of the “trad wife” trend inform work in sexual violence and relationship violence prevention?
Guest Speakers: Dr. Kirsten Swinth, Professor of History, Fordham University | Kathlene McDonald, Professor of English, CCNY | Barbara Katz Rothman, Professor of Sociology, CUNY
Moderator: Estella Moster, Laidlaw Scholar BC ‘27
18th Annual Clery Lecture Series - Restorative Justice for Sexual Harm: Why I Fought for a Circle, Not a Courtroom
Join Being Barnard and the Clery Interns for the 18th Annual Clery Lecture Series. In 2019, Marlee's sexual assault case became the first in North America to conclude with restorative justice through the courts. She fought for the man who raped her to go to therapy instead of criminal trial and eventually, they met in an 8-hour restorative circle. In this program, Marlee takes a vulnerable and educational approach to talking about this alternative to the punitive system. The focus throughout the program is to create a vision of justice that is synonymous with healing. In an environment rooted in hope and empowerment, listeners learn about this justice pathway that breaks cycles of harm and ignites cycles of healing.
About the Speaker: Marlee Liss (she/her) is a somatic educator, author, social worker and sparkle-loving queer Jewish feminist. She made history in the justice system when her sexual assault case became the 1st in North America to conclude with restorative justice through the courts. Since then, she has supported thousands in learning trauma-informed pleasure and inclusive consent education. Learn more at marleeliss.com or follow @marleeliss
17th Annual Clery Lecture Series: The Importance of Intersectionality: Considering the Role of Diverse Identities in the Dialogue on Sexual Assault
The 17th annual lecture will focus on the broad theme of "believe survivors" in the context of intersectionality. Although there has been much discourse regarding the narratives of those who have experienced sexual violence, the conversation has not centered on the experiences and perspectives of individuals from marginalized communities. Through this event, we hope to explore the disparities in accessing resources for people with different identities and how we might amplify their voices.
This event is sponsored in part by Being Barnard, and Health & Wellness at Barnard.