JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA)

See schedule oleadership:jlusa provides two leadership programs for individuals that have traditionally been excluded from power and want opportunities to be active change agents in dismantling systemic oppression: 1) emerging leaders (el) is an intensive community-focused two-day training program specifically designed for emerging leaders organizing in communities most impacted by marginalization and incarceration. El builds community power and coalitions so that emerging leaders have the knowledge, skills, and resources to identify, organize and advocate for the change they seek in their community. Jlusa offers community partners the option of a 3- or 6-month post-training engagement after the el program to receive capacity building support and technical assistance to strategically design and build their grassroot campaigns and/or coalitions. 2) leading with conviction (lwc) is a 12-month, cohort-based advanced leadership training, coaching, and mentoring program for directly impacted individuals who are already engaged in transformative change. Unlike traditional leadership development programs, lwc is specifically designed to embrace leaders' individualized leadership challenges and strengths, and sharpen their leadership behaviors.

Sustainability projects:projects focused on long-term community sustainability and development towards a de-carceral state.

Leadership in action:an activation of and investment in jlusa's 1,400+ alumni network across 45 states plus d.c. to drive policy reform and community reinvestment strategies nationwide through multichannel advocacy campaigns designed to reduce the impact of oppressive policies in the u.s. correctional population, ensure health and safety inside facilities, and upon return to communities, protect the voting rights of and engage new re-enfranchised voters.