JustLeadershipUSA

JustLeadershipUSA’s (JLUSA) mission is to amplify the power of people directly impacted by the criminal justice system to self-organize and dismantle oppressive systems in their communities. Guided by the principle that “those closest to the problem are closest to the solution but farthest from resources and power to do anything about it,” JLUSA invests in the leadership of directly impacted people by educating, empowering, and elevating their voices so they have the tools and resources to advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities. The purpose of the X-Grant is to support a series of convenings through the Leading with Conviction™ (LwC) program, which brings together people directly impacted by the justice system and provides professional development and leadership trainings to support the career and personal advancement of people with lived experience. The LwC program consists of multiple in-person leadership training events, and it concludes with a graduation for individuals who have successfully completed all of the program requirements.

JustLeadershipUSA’s (JLUSA) mission is to amplify the power of people directly impacted by the criminal justice system to self-organize and dismantle oppressive systems in their communities. Guided by the principle that “those closest to the problem are closest to the solution but farthest from resources and power to do anything about it,” JLUSA invests in the leadership of directly impacted people by educating, empowering, and elevating their voices so they have the tools and resources to advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities. This general operating support award enables JLUSA to provide technical assistance focused on authentic community engagement and racial equity to the Safety and Justice Challenge Network.

JustLeadershipUSA’s (JLUSA) mission is to amplify the power of people directly impacted by the criminal justice system to self-organize and dismantle oppressive systems in their communities. Guided by the principle that “those closest to the problem are closest to the solution but farthest from resources and power to do anything about it,” JLUSA invests in the leadership of directly impacted people by educating, empowering, and elevating their voices so they have the tools and resources to advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities. The renewal award enables JLUSA to further refine and pilot an executive-level training program that will prepare individuals directly impacted by the criminal justice system for careers in both public policy and senior leadership positions within public administration, nonprofit, and social and human services.

JustLeadershipUSA’s (JLUSA) mission is to amplify the power of people directly impacted by the criminal justice system to self-organize and dismantle oppressive systems in their communities. Guided by the principle that “those closest to the problem are closest to the solution but farthest from resources and power to do anything about it,” JLUSA invests in the leadership of directly impacted people by educating, empowering, and elevating their voices so they have the tools and resources to advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities. This planning award enables JLUSA to develop an innovative curriculum that will prepare individuals directly impacted by the criminal justice system for careers in both public policy and senior leadership positions within public administration, non-profit, and social and human services. 

JustLeadershipUSA’s (JLUSA) mission is to amplify the power of people directly impacted by the criminal justice system to self-organize and dismantle oppressive systems in their communities. Guided by the principle that “those closest to the problem are closest to the solution but farthest from resources and power to do anything about it,” JLUSA invests in the leadership of directly impacted people by educating, empowering, and elevating their voices so they have the tools and resources to advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities. This general operating support award enables JLUSA to provide technical assistance focused on authentic community engagement and racial equity to the Safety and Justice Challenge Network (SJC), with a focus on the sites participating in the racial equity cohort.