Our Community Ambassador program empowers young people to reshape the systems that are failing them and their communities.
Who are they?
Ages 16-25. Previously or currently involved with the criminal justice system. Living, working, playing, or learning in Oregon, Chicago, or Philadelphia.
What can they do?
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Engage in policy advocacy
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Facilitate community dialogue to guide policy, training, and social change
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Utilize Raising Justice Resource Toolkits for their own projects:
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Templates for testifying at school boards, city councils, and state legislatures
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Research Information on or related to criminal justice and juvenile justice
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Please apply if you...
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Are interested in research and proving efficacy in training and policy work
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Have a background in and passion for telling stories creatively through art and multimedia
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Are skilled in social media and want to help guide a national organization’s communication strategy
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Have ideas for how to assist Raising Justice in other ways