EJP Reentry Resource Program Application

The Reentry Resource Program (reentryillinois.net), an initiative of the Education Justice Project at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, is supported by members across the country who are passionate about reentry justice. We work together to produce prison reentry and deportation guides. Members contribute to the initiative in various ways depending on their interests and skills. We are currently updating our deportation guide and are looking for people with lived experience with deportation.

Writing and Research Team

Researching/writing on a topic they have specialized knowledge about
Researching/writing on new laws or resources
Contributing or soliciting photographs or illustrations
Interviewing system-impacted individuals

Distribution and Outreach Team

Contacting organizations who might be interested in using our guides with clients
Mailing guides from our campus office to incarcerated individuals
Coordinating special projects like our reentry toolkits and video series

All members

Attending monthly meetings
Participating in trainings
Designing and delivering webinars
Co-presenting at workshops and conferences

Advisory committee members (paid position for formerly incarcerated/deported individuals)

We value your personal experience with incarceration and reentry (or deportation) and the guidance you provide. In addition to any of the above activities that interest you, we welcome your thoughts on what important content you believe is currently missing or inadequately addressed in our reentry materials as well as information on advocacy opportunities in the community, ideas for trainings and other insights you can share as a system-impacted individual.

If you think you'd be a good fit for the Reentry Resource Program, please fill out this application. For more information feel free to email us at reentry@educationjustice.net. General membership is not compensated. For a list of paid positions with EJP, visit https://educationjustice.net/staff-openings/

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How did you hear about the Education Justice Project? *

Why are you interested in working with EJP’s Reentry Resource Program?*

Please tell us about any skills, work/volunteer experiences, or life experiences that you believe prepare you for working with us. We particularly value experiences with reentry, writing and research skills, experience with community outreach and advocacy, and the ability to engage with people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.*

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I would like to be considered for an Advisory Committee position if available. (This is for formerly incarcerated or deported people. It's paid at $25 per hour for seven hours a month.)

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