Staff Positions
Position: Domestic Violence Court Watch Specialist
Baltimore Witness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing transparency on violent crime cases in Baltimore City, is looking for a skilled court observer/liaison with a passionate commitment to justice for survivors and systemic reforms. The DV Court Watch Specialist will monitor Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) and Extreme Risk Protective Order (ERPO) hearings and victims’ experiences navigating the court system, ensuring the collection of meaningful data to inform intimate partner violence (IPV) prevention and intervention efforts.
This position is responsible for observing court proceedings, collecting information on cases, and advocating for victims. This role must establish and maintain strong working relationships with attorneys, court personnel, judges, victims, and advocates to help Baltimore Witness accurately track the justice system’s response to victims of IPV.
The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience working within ,or in conjunction with, the Baltimore City court system on DV-related matters.
Preferred Skills:
● At least 1-3 years experience working on domestic violence related matters in the Baltimore City court system.
● Knowledge of Maryland District Court policies and processes
● Drive to develop relationships with court personnel
● Inquisitive nature
● Interest in domestic violence prevention and intervention
● Time management
● Attention to detail
The DV Court Watch Specialist is a full time position. Travel to the Baltimore City Eastside District Court and other Baltimore City courts is required.
If interested, please email your CV to the Chief Operating Officer, LaTrina Antoine, at jobs@baltimorewitness.org.
Spring 2026 Internship
Baltimore Witness is a news site that provides transparency of homicide and non-fatal shooting cases in Baltimore, Md., through hard news reporting and data collection.
We have opened our application process for our Summer 2026 internship program. Those accepted will hone their writing, research, and data collection skills, all while playing an integral part in providing the community with detailed information on the city’s crime and legal process.
Full and part-time internship positions are open to students and recent graduates who are interested in pursuing careers in journalism, sociology, public health, data analysis, or the legal fields.
This Baltimore Witness internship provides a per diem stipend that is paid after completion. Reimbursements are also available for approved parking/public transportation expenses.
An ideal schedule is a commitment of at least two in-person days a week. We are flexible and will work with interns to create the perfect schedule.
During the in-person program, interns may:
- Track court cases for homicide and non-fatal shootings
- Attend daily trials, scheduling/bail/mental health court hearings
- Write briefs and long-form articles on cases, data, and trends
- Research and analyze Baltimore City crime-reduction and legal policies
- Interview the families of defendants and victims
- Interview and speak with court employees
- Other administrative responsibilities.
Baltimore Witness is a nonprofit news site that provides transparency of homicide and non-fatal shooting cases in Baltimore, Md. The site is the sister site of D.C. Witness, a news site that has been reporting on and tracking homicide cases in Washington, DC.
If interested in applying, please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to LaTrina Antoine, editor-in-chief, at jobs@baltimorewitness.org.