Emerging Leaders™ Michigan (East)
June 21-22, 2024 • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
1211 Trumbull
Detroit, MI 48216

Mission

JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA) empowers those most affected by incarceration to drive policy reform. Through our Emerging Leaders trainings in cities across the country, as well as our yearlong Leading with Conviction training, JLUSA is building a nationwide network of advocates and organizers united by a shared vision for justice reform.

Emerging Leaders™ (EL) is an intensive two-day training specifically designed for leaders who are organizing in directly impacted communities. EL trains approximately 250 emerging leaders across five to six cities annually. JLUSA identifies grassroots organizations in directly impacted cities nationwide to partner with and host EL trainings. JLUSA and partner staff work together to plan the two-day training. Facilitated by experienced and directly impacted organizers and leaders, EL focuses on the following key Program Elements (PE) that are part of the foundation of JLUSA’s Leadership Training Institute and commitment to criminal legal system reform:

Emerging Leaders™ Training for those

Directly Impacted by the Criminal Legal Justice System

About Emerging Leaders™:
Emerging Leaders™ (EL) is facilitated by experienced and directly-impacted organizers and leaders, covers the principles of leadership: communication, storytelling, advocacy, policy, and capacity building.
Eligibility includes, but is not limited to, the following:
All EL participants must have a solid commitment to systemic criminal and/or juvenile justice reform. All EL participants must have had some prior criminal justice involvement which we define as anything from being placed in handcuffs up to serving an actual jail or prison sentence or anything in-between. Participants who are currently on probation or parole are also eligible to participate in the training. Participants with a family member who fits any of the aforementioned criteria are also eligible.
What happens at the training, and what skills will you develop?
Over the course of two days, we will cover five key concepts that support leadership and advocacy, based upon evidence-based best practices, the expertise of our trainers, and the experiences of leaders from your community. The five topics are:
Value Problem Solution Action (VPSA) Messaging
Policy 101
Base Building
Capacity Building
5 Principles of Leadership
Each session will apply directly to the work in our local community, and by the end of the two days we will have a shared grounding in the principles and practices of advocacy.
The three main goals for the training are:
Educate directly-impacted leaders on the skills, knowledge, and resources to become effective leaders, such as organizing, advocacy, policy analysis, capacity and coalition building, storytelling, and communications;
Empower leaders with tools to create change in their communities. JLUSA will provide tools and knowledge so directly-impacted leaders can use organizing and advocacy efforts to achieve community-led solutions; and
Strengthen and expand JLUSA’s network of directly-impacted leaders, inclusive of individuals who are currently incarcerated.
*Training information and pre-readings will be provided prior to date of event.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

First Name

Last Name

Preferred name if different from name provided above

Gender

Other Gender:

Pronouns

Other Pronouns:

Date of Birth

(Please use 01/01/2021 format)

Email

Phone

I give JLUSA permission to text me at the number above.

For networking purposes, I give permission to JustLeadershipUSA to share my name, email, and the advocacy/policy area in which I work with the other participants in this Emerging Leaders training program's distributed materials.

Street

City

State

Zip Code

Race/Ethnicity

African	African-American Black
White/Caucasian	Caribbean/West Indies
East Asian	Hispanic
Latin/LatinX	Middle eastern
Native American/Alaska Native	Native/Pacific Islander
Southeast Asian	South Asian
Multiracial	Prefer not to answer
Not Listed

Enter "Not Listed" Race/Ethnicity Here

Highest Level of Education Completed.	Add "Other" Education Here
Emerging Leaders Registrant Type	Other Registrant Type:
Have you attended a JLUSA Emerging Leaders training session? YesNO	Are you a Leading with Conviction Alum? YesNO
If yes, what year and location?	If yes, what cohort year?
Dietary Restrictions Gluten FreeVeganDairy FreePeanut AllergiesNoneOther

Do you agree the above demographics accurately

represent you.

APPLICANT CERTIFICATIONS

Are you directly impacted?

YesNo

How are you directly impacted?

SelfFamily or Loved OneBoth

Date of release from incarceration or most recent criminal justice involvement? (if applicable)

If you require a letter for your probation or parole officer in order to attend the training, then please email leadership@jlusa.org

Category of justice involvement for SELF

ArrestReleased from prison with no supervisionReleased from jail with no supervisionReleased to paroleSentenced to probation (federal, State, Jail)Released to probation (Federal, State, Jail)Juvenile justice supervisionJuvenile justice detentionSentenced to community supervision (home monitoring, home confinement, etc.)Not Applicable

Category of justice involvement for FAMILY or LOVED ONE

ArrestReleased from prison with no supervisionReleased from jail with no supervisionReleased to paroleSentenced to probation (federal, State, Jail)Released to probation (Federal, State, Jail)Juvenile justice supervisionJuvenile justice detentionSentenced to community supervision (home monitoring, home confinement, etc.)Not Applicable

Have you ever been the victim of a crime?

I confirm that I am able to attend the training - IN-PERSON

Do you have reliable access to a computer and internet? (if virtual)

I confirm that I will complete the Emerging Leaders pre-session work including a survey, reading and homework.

I am willing to participate in breakout group discussions and share information about myself, my work, and my incarceration at the Emerging Leaders training.

What barriers may prevent you from completing both days of this 2-day in-person training?

We collect detailed information about participants so that we may better understand their situations and tailor training content to meet the needs of those who will attend Emerging Leaders training. This information will only be used in a confidential and anonymous manner.

Check all that apply

On probation	On parole
On home detention	In a work release center
Re-entry court / drug treatment	Federal probation
Not on supervision	Youth justice and re-entry
Other

Other

ADVOCACY INTERESTS

Please check 2 or 3 skills you hope to get from the training, if it's not listed please fill in the box below.

Personal Leadership Development Skills	Communications/Messaging
Advocacy & Organizing	Policy

Skills not listed:

Interest Area -- choose all that apply

Women's Rights & Equality/Equity	Probation &/or Parole
Pretrial (ex: bail) &/or Sentencing	Police &/or Prosecutor Accountability
Restorative Justice &/or Survivor Services	Racial Justice
Economic Justice	Other

Other

What type of advocacy are you already involved in?

Do you see yourself as a leader?

Yes

No

Maybe

WHY or WHY NOT do you see yourself as a leader?

Please be as detailed as possible.

Do you see yourself as an organizer?

YesNoMaybe

Rate your experience/knowledge of advocacy?

1

2

3

4

5

1 = Lowest and 5 = Highest

How Did You Hear About Us?

How did you hear about this event?

JLUSA Website	JLUSA Newsletter
Leading with Conviction Alumni	Previous Emerging Leaders Participant
Email list	Facebook
Individual	Instagram
LinkedIn	Twitter
Other	Organization (please list name below)

Which organization did you hear about this event from, please specify below:

PARTICIPANT SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION

Are you restricted from Social Media?

YesNo

Please provide your usernames for the following social media sites if you have them. JLUSA uses social media and online tools to interact with Emerging Leaders before and after trainings.

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

X(Twitter)

Tik Tok

CONNECTING WITH JLUSA

JLUSA is building a nationwide network of formerly incarcerated advocates and organizers united by a shared vision for justice reform. Please indicate if you are interested in additional advocacy or networking opportunities with JLUSA.

I am interested in having my story featured on JLUSA's website and social media channels.

YesNo

I am interested in learning more/applying for JLUSA's 12-month Leading with Conviction Training.

YesNoMaybe

I'm interested in participating in in-person advocacy events in my community.

YesNo

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I understand that Emerging Leader completion certificates and swag will only be provided after completion of both days of the training (June 21-22, 2024)

YesNo

PRESS AND MEDIA RELEASE

I am willing to have my picture taken and/or voice recorded and grant permission for JustLeadershipUSA to use my photographic image and/or voice without restriction for the purpose of promoting the mission, vision and purpose of this organization, be it in print, internet web site, video or any future media market. I expressly release JustLeadershipUSA or its representatives from any claims arising from such use or distribution of my picture or voice. I agree to hold JustLeadershipUSA or it’s representatives harmless from any liability from the use of my picture or voice. I also consent to the use of my name, my voice, my picture and other material about me for promotional, publicity or organizational purposes.

YesNo

Please note that members of the press may attend the Emerging Leaders training. Speaking to the press is voluntary.

I understand press may be present at the Emerging Leaders training.

YesNo

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