Training

Through training, Justice Strategies shares its experience, knowledge and analysis of the criminal and juvenile justice systems with others while building capacity for self-determination and self-advocacy. Community-based organizations and individuals develop the skills needed to negotiate the consequences of the criminal justice system on their lives and their communities.

The Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) provides direct service in the areas listed below. For groups interested in replicating these services, CCA will tailor a training program to meet specific objectives and needs. In addition to training, CCA provides consulting services and technical assistance.

Fundamentals of Sentencing Advocacy and Death Penalty Mitigation
Criminal Justice Issues for Substance Abuse Counselors and Youth Workers
Criminal Convictions and Employment: What Every Employment Counselor Should Know
Employment Readiness
Reentry Transitional Planning
Advocacy Basics
Community Participation in Community Justice Initiatives
Race and the Criminal Justice System
Working with a Criminal Record/How to Avoid the Obstacles Caused by a Criminal Conviction
Children of Incarcerated Parents: Consequences and Alternatives
Women in the Criminal Justice System: Lessons Learned
Mentor Training
Understanding the Interplay Between Sentencing and Department of Correctional Services' Programs.
Fundamentals of Sentencing Advocacy
Sentencing Issues and Collateral Consequences: The Critical Importance of Continued Advocacy through the Sentencing.

Selected training manuals are available to download.