Picture somebody in your mind — someone you know — who wants to set the juvenile justice world on fire. Someone who’s fed up with seeing kids get kicked out of school for minor misbehavior, locked up without due process, or any of a hundred other unjust, unfair things that can blight young people’s lives.
You can see this person in your mind’s eye, right? You’re picturing someone who stands up, speaks out, and can work with others to reform what’s not working. A person, in other words, who is ready to take the next step to grow as a leader.
Chances are this army-of-one you’re picturing in your mind is ready to apply to the Youth Justice Leadership Institute, a robust, year-long fellowship program run by the National Juvenile Justice Network that focuses on cultivating and supporting professionals of color. Our goal is to create the foundation for a more effective juvenile justice reform movement by developing a strong base of advocates and organizers who reflect the communities most affected by juvenile justice system practices and policies.
By the way, your force-of-nature will not need to quit his or her job. It does mean that he or she will join a hand-picked group of 10 fellows assembled from all over the country to learn about leadership, juvenile justice system policies and practices, theories of change, and how to develop their skills as advocates. Plus, it’s free (or close to it). Travel and lodging are paid for; tuition is minimal when compared to other programs of this length and intensity.
Applications are due May 6, 2013.
Anyone who wants to apply for the Institute can:
- learn more about it here (http://www.njjn.org/our-work/
youth-justice-leadership- institute-building-a-movement) ; - watch our 1:30 video and download the application packet now (http://www.njjn.org/our-work/
become-a-fellow); or - contact the Institute’s coordinator, Diana Onley-Campbell, at diana@juvjustice.org.
This year, Diana will host two informational webinars for prospective applicants:
• April 4, 2013, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm EST (click to register)
• April 10, 2013, 1 pm – 2 pm EST (click to register)
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