Justice Next Cohort FAQs

Who is eligible to apply?

Dream.Org is an equal opportunity/affirmative action organization. We strongly encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, centering those most impacted by systemic injustices and giving them a seat at the table to shape a more equitable future. If you are newer to advocacy or have a few years under your belt, this is the cohort for you.

Therefore, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

Black & Brown (BIPOC) young adults between 18-24 years of age as of the application deadline.
Lives in the Sacramento County

And (one of the following):

Directly Justice Impacted (personal involvement with the criminal justice system)
Indirectly Justice Impacted (family member, significant other, or close friend involvement with the criminal justice system)
A supporter of Justice Reform
A supporter of Climate Justice

When is the application deadline?

Saturday, March 1st at 11:59 PST.

How will I be notified about the status of my application?

Notifications are sent primarily via the email you submitted in your application. Every applicant will receive a notice about their application. If you are not contacted within 2 weeks of your application, the email you submitted included an error.

What is the timeframe of the cohort?

The training is scheduled to occur from April 19 - June 7, 2025 and the graduation is scheduled on June 8, 2025.

Where will the cohort take place?

The cohort will include in-person and virtual meetings. There will be 3 in-person weekends and 1 virtual orientation. The in-person locations of the cohort will be announced to those selected at orientation. Below are the dates:

In-Person Training Dates

April 18th, 9:00AM-5:00PM
April 19th, 9:00AM-5:00PM
April 20th, 9:00AM-2:00PM
May 17th, 9:00AM-5:00PM
May 18th, 9:00AM-2:00PM
June 7th, 9:00AM-5:00PM
June 8th, Graduation, 10:30AM-12:30PM

Virtual Training Dates

April 9th, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Will travel be financially covered?

Transportation will be covered if needed.

Will meals be financially covered?

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be covered by Dream.Org

What are my responsibilities if I am chosen as a cohort member?

All cohort members must attend all training sessions (in-person and virtual). Every cohort member will be paired with a mentor who they will be required to meet with on a biweekly basis.

How can I contact you?

Yuri Sadiki-Torres, National Organizer
Email: yuri.sadiki-torres@dream.org

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