Reimagining Safety and Justice Cohort Application

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The Reimagining Safety and Justice Cohort (RSJC) is a learning and action program for Chicago-based anti-violence workers who are ready to develop and implement transformative, community-rooted responses to violence.

Have questions? Check out the FAQ here: https://shorturl.at/ivRPK

What to Expect After You Apply:
Once we receive your application, a member of our team will reach out to schedule a one-on-one conversation. This brief call is an opportunity to:

Learn more about you and your work
Answer any questions you may have
Go over shared goals, roles, and commitments for the cohort
Discuss your initial ideas for a project (no pressure—it can be early-stage!)
Talk through logistics and what support might be helpful for you

Email *

Record my email address with my response

Name *

Pronouns *

Email *

Best number to reach you *

What area of Chicago do you work? *

Do you currently work within anti-violence field? Please share more about what you're currently working on *

What option best describes your experience working in the anti-violence field? *

I currently have a job at a traditional anti-violence organization

I currently have a job at a non-traditional anti-violence organization

I left my job, but I’m still involved with anti-violence work (e.g. volunteer, organize in my community))

I left my job and am no longer involved in the anti-violence field but want to return to it

Other

If you answered "other," please share more information with us on your current role within the anti-violence field *

The RSJC is a learning and planning program for anti-violence workers committed to supporting non-carceral (no policing), community-based, survivor-led interventions. In two sentences, share why you think this work is important and needed. *

Share a little information about the survivors and community you work with (i.e. sex workers, undocumented and immigrant, Muslims, college students, gender expansive, etc.). *

Based on your experience (or not ) what sort of community interventions have you been dreaming of that address power-based violence? Your ideas do not need to be fully or even partly baked - this is for us to establish a preliminary understanding. *

What stage are you at with your non-carceral project/intervention/idea? *

I have a bunch of ideas, not sure where to start

Considering

Designing and planning

Just started implementation

Up and running

Other

What is the goal/purpose of your idea? *

What barrier(s) are you facing right now that is preventing you from pursuing your dream/idea? Tick all that apply *

I feel overwhelmed, not sure where to begin

I don't feel like I understand enough about transformative justice, community-based alternatives

I'm so tired and busy, never feels like the "right" time

I need a community where I can explore these ideas

I need guidance and mentorship for a period of time

Required

What kind of supports do you need to bring your ideas to fruition? Tick all that apply *

Supportive space to create a plan and implement

Training on transformative practices (knowledge and skills)

Dedicated learning environment to workshop and create a plan

Peer coaching or mentoring

Stipends

Case studies and learnings

Time! I've got none

Something else

Required

If you checked "something else," share what supports would be helpful for you in bringing ideas to fruition. *

We know that sometimes a buddy-system is what’s needed. Whether it’s for accountability, support, or just making big moves together, having a co-conspirator can make all the difference. If you are planning to apply with a buddy for this program, let us know!

Are you co-applying with someone? If so, please share their name and your connection to them. (This won’t impact individual application decisions, but helps us understand your approach to the program.)

What themes/topics would you like us to focus on during this cohort? Please tick all that apply. *

Transformative justice

Restorative justice

Community Based interventions

Project management: Design, planning and implementation; time management

Power-mapping

Building coalitions and cultivating allies

Healing justice practices

Trauma-informed organizing and approaches

From Mandatory Reporting to Supporting

Self-Healing as a Form of Resistance

Focus on skills and tools for movement building, with group work and project planning.

Other

Required

If you said other above, please share more. *

The RSJC will include 5 in-person sessions 10am-3pm on July 12th. Aug 9th. Sept 13th. Oct 11th, Nov 9 and Dec 13th. We will also convene a 90 min virtual check-in session the last week of each month as a way to support your learning and planning. *

Yes, I commit to attending all of these sessions

I know that one of these dates, may have a conflict

I prefer evening weekday virtual session

I prefer daytime weekday virtual session

Required

We will be providing childcare during the in-person sessions. Will you require childcare? *

Yes

Maybe

Some sessions, yes, but not all

The RSJC offers 24 Counseling CEUs for a cost. Will you be seeking CEUs as part of your participation in the program? *

Yes

Maybe

Do you have any access needs or accommodations that would help you fully participate in the RSJC? We’re committed to creating a welcoming environment and are happy to work with you to make sure you’re supported. *

Please share any questions or anything else that you have for us. *

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