“I’m having a really great experience in Pune so far. I’m working on a project on domestic violence and I have been able to interview several police officers, protection officers, and victims of violence. I also traveled to a rural area about seven hours away from Pune for a weekend in order to explore the challenges of combating domestic violence in a rural setting. I’ve been introduced to several of the pressing social issues in India and have had the opportunity to tour a jail, visit several successful grassroots NGOs, sit in on court proceedings, and talk with sex workers and transgender individuals – just to name a few.”

Julianne is one of 23 HLS students working this summer in 18 countries under the auspices of the Chayes International Public Service Fellowship. Please visit our Chayes Fellowship page to learn more!