This brief discusses the benefits and various considerations for participants and justice agencies involved in experiential programs for students. Using case studies and interviews with justice agency administrators, it assesses programs in law enforcement, courts, corrections, and public and private human services agencies.  Each chapter discusses how to prepare for the internship, the expectations of the field work, and practical concerns.  This brief is appropriate for students in justice studies, criminology and related programs, and for professionals coordinating experiential education.

1. Introduction

2. Preparation for participation in an experiential education program
3. Field experiences in law enforcement
4. Field experiences in the courts
5. Field experiences in corrections
6. Field experiences with volunteer and social service agencies
7. Summary and conclusion.