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California Justice Leaders

California Justice Leaders (CJL) is an AmeriCorps project designed to provide opportunities for young adults who have had previous contact and involvement with California’s justice system. California has thousands of young people who have suffered juvenile justice involvement. These young people need guidance from credible messengers, individuals who may have experienced similar circumstances and have made a successful transition back into their community. Through AmeriCorps, CJL employs young adult credible messengers for a year of paid service. These AmeriCorps members will have had prior involvement with the criminal justice system, will likely have experienced confinement, and will have demonstrated successful re-entry into their communities Each AmeriCorps Member will be placed at a local partner organization, where they will serve as a navigator for youth and young adults currently in or recently released from California’ juvenile facilities. Members will build awareness of and work to increase utilization of record cleaning pathways and guide youth and young adults on a successful re-entry journey. CJL members will also receive significant leadership training, post-secondary education guidance and support, and professional development designed to provide the skills and social capital necessary to become the next generation of professionals, community leaders, justice field professionals, and agents of systems change. The 2026 CJL cohort will begin their year of service on March 2, 2026 and conclude on December 11, 2026.

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Member Duties : Training - Attend a 2-week onboarding orientation (approx. 30 hours), professional development trainings 1-2x per week, weekly check-ins with site supervisor. Research - Familiarize themselves with the juvenile justice system, community re-entry resources, and record cleaning options Outreach - Conduct outreach inclusive of leading community meetings, conducting virtual/in-person presentations, and cultivating partnerships in order to locate individuals who may be in need of re-entry service navigation Education - Educate the community about the CJL program, the closure of DJJ and the former Honorable Discharge petition, and the benefits and requirements of pursuing alternative record cleaning pathways. Coaching - Conduct one-on-one coaching and navigation sessions with individuals working toward progress in at least one re-entry domain Personal & Professional Development - Participate in various training, mentoring and coaching sessions

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :
Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Ex-Offender Reentry .

Skills :
None

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
California Justice Leaders

Program Start/End Date
03/02/2026 - 12/11/2026

Work Schedule	Part Time

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 50

Program Locations	CALIFORNIA San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose , Los Angeles/Orange County

Accepting Applications
From 11/03/2025 To 12/05/2025

Contact	Krissten Goss-Marr
2930 Lakeshore Ave
Oakland CA 94610
3232859070

Listing ID	127877


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