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Assistant Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida International University
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
The Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, a full member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), is seeking applicants for two tenure-track assistant professor positions. The position will be housed in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The start date is August 2026. A Ph.D. is required, although ABD candidates will also be considered. Applicants must demonstrate effectiveness in both research and teaching, as well as show potential for securing external funding. All specialization areas will be considered, and we encourage submissions from applicants whose research engages with emerging technologies in criminal justice (e.g., artificial intelligence, cybercrime, predictive policing) or focuses on crime, justice, and punishment in international or transnational contexts (e.g., human trafficking, comparative policing, terrorism and counterterrorism, transnational drug cartels).
Community Outreach and Prevention Education (COPE) Coordinator, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Tennessee
Location: Sevierville, Tennessee, USA
This position contributes to the overall mission of Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center (SHCAC) by facilitating outreach, education and prevention in an effort to reduce child abuse and promote the overall mission of Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center throughout the 4th Judicial District. The Community Outreach and Prevention Education (COPE) Coordinator will oversee the coordination and delivery of Safe Harbor’s child abuse awareness and prevention education programs throughout the 4th Judicial District. The COPE Coordinator will serve as a community resource to schools, community and faith-based groups and the public and private sector. The coordinator will facilitate trainings and presentations on child abuse and child sexual abuse prevention including awareness of child pornography, child exploitation/trafficking, and sextortion. The coordinator will coordinate outreach events increasing Safe Harbor’s visibility in the community, promoting child abuse prevention and awareness.
Human Trafficking Analyst, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
The Human Trafficking (HT) Division supports the DFPS mission to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. The HT Analyst provides the division with advanced senior-level organizational, operational, program policy, procedural, data and legislative analysis to support the expansion of human trafficking initiatives (intra-agency, inter-agency, and cross program) statewide for the various populations served by DFPS.
Humboldt Research Fellowship
Location: Germany
The Humboldt Research Fellowship for researchers of all nationalities and research areas: We support you with your research in Germany. Through the Humboldt Research Fellowship, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation sponsors researchers with above-average qualifications from across the globe. As a fellow, you will benefit from individual support from the Humboldt Foundation and our diverse sponsorship portfolio.
Regional Coordinator, Safe House Project
Location: Remote (with travel)
The Regional Coordinator supports Safe House Project’s (SHP) efforts within an assigned region by focusing on direct survivor support and regional community outreach. Reporting to the Regional Navigator, the Coordinator’s primary role is to engage with key stakeholders and community partners and augment survivor support for their region. The Regional Coordinator plays a critical role in participating in task force activities, coordinating local resources, and ensuring that survivor needs are met through local programs and services.
Regional Operations Coordinator, Safe House Project
Location: Maryland, USA
The Maryland Regional Operations Coordinator supports Safe House Project’s (SHP) efforts within the state of Maryland by focusing on direct survivor support and regional community outreach. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the Coordinator’s primary role is to engage with key stakeholders and community partners and augment survivor support for their region. The Regional Operations Coordinator plays a critical role in participating in task force activities, coordinating local resources, and ensuring that survivor needs are met through local programs and services.
Senior Researcher, Thorn
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Thorn's Research & Insights team delivers rigorous, high-impact research that informs our strategy and shapes the global understanding of online child sexual exploitation (OCSE). As a Senior Researcher, you'll independently lead complex, mixed-method projects that generate actionable insights, improve organizational decision-making, and advance the broader field of child safety. This role will shape Thorn's research agenda by identifying emerging issues, gaps, and opportunities across the child safety ecosystem, and serve as a thought leader who can distill complexity and represent Thorn with credibility and impact. This role will lead research from strategy through execution and deliver insights that matter.
Subject Matter Experts in Child Labor, Human Trafficking & Supply Chain, ILAB Research Support Services
Location: Arlington, Virginia, USA
MSI is pursuing a five-year contract to provide research and support services to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). DOL/ILAB is commissioning research support services to produce high-quality, timely Congressional and Executive Order reports on forced labor, child labor, and other labor policy priorities. Our team will deliver rigorous data analysis, policy research, technical editing, and communications support, while also strengthening ILAB’s capacity through training, stakeholder engagement, and specialized supply chain and trade-related studies. To augment the core project team, MSI requires a pool of short-term technical experts to support the delivery of work on forced labor, child labor, and other adjacent research issues.
Training Manager for Minor Anti-Trafficking Intervention, Attorney General & Dept of Law
Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA
The major responsibility of the Manager is to utilize his/her diverse skills to support the Improving Outcomes for Trafficked Minors project, funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, and implemented throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Knowledge of adult learning and adult training programs is a must. Under general supervision by the Director of Anti-Human Trafficking, and reporting to the State Coordinator for Minor Trafficking Intervention, the Training Manager will support the management of a multi-year project throughout the Commonwealth, to standardize and improve how trafficked minors are identified and supported. A primary objective will be to coordinate the Interagency Human Trafficking Working Group.