Apply for the Youth Justice Leadership Institute

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Application Steps

Our Youth Justice Leadership Institute is now accepting applications for our 2024-2025 cohort!

Application steps:

  • Review our frequently asked questions (FAQ)
  • Attend an informational webinar to get your individual questions answered
    • Informational Session #1: Friday, March 15th, 2 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. PT via IG LIVE
      RSVP
    • Informational Session #2: Wednesday, April 3rd, 3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m. PT via Zoom
      REGISTER
  • Fill out the Contact Information Form
  • Submit your 2024 application and required supplements, including:
    • Application form,
    • Organizational affiliation form,
    • Employer affirmation form, and
    • Nomination form.

Complete the online application and all supplemental forms by Monday, April 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST. If you require an alternate method to submit your application, please contact Amore Alvarenga at amore@nyjn.org

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Key Dates:

  • Information Sessions:
    • March 15, 2024 (IG LIVE) – RSVP
    • April 3rd, 2024 (Zoom) – REGISTER
  • Application Deadline: April 29, 2024
  • Interview Window: June 3, 2024 – July 3, 2024
  • Welcome Calls: August 20-27, 2024
  • Orientation: August 29, 2024
  • First In-Person Retreat: September 16 – 20, 2024
  • Graduation: May 2025

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