JUVENILE JUSTICE STRATEGY GROUP
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
APPLICATION
Instructions:
To apply, candidates must submit the following materials:
- Application form
- Resume/transcript. If you are unable to provide a resume or transcript, please submit a summary of your education, work, and/or volunteer experiences.
- At least one (1) letter of recommendation. No more than three (3) letters of recommendation will be considered.
Candidates may submit their application materials to Jonathan Litt, Coalition for Juvenile Justice Policy & Field Relations Associate,via anonline survey,email at , fax to 202-887-0738, or mail to 1319 F Street NW, Suite 402, Washington, DC 20004.Please note due to the volume of responses anticipated, we are unable to acknowledge each application received.
Applications are due Friday, February 13 at 11:59pm EDT (10:59pm CDT, 9:59pm MDT, 8:59pm PDT). Candidates may be selected for an interview during the review process.If a candidate is selected for an interview, the candidate will be contacted directly.Candidates who are interviewed will be notified of final decisions by early-March.
How did you learn about the Youth Advisory Council?
If referred, who referred you?
Contact Information:
Last Name:First Name: Middle Initial:
Street Address:City: State: Zip Code:
Phone Number: Email:
What is the best way to reach you?Check all that apply.
Phone
When is the best time to reach you?
Additional Personal Information:
Date of Birth:
What gender do you consider yourself?
Do you consider yourself to be Hispanic or Latino?
Yes No
What race(s) do you consider yourself? Check all that apply.
Asian American Indian/Alaskan Native
Black/African American Decline to Respond
Caucasian/White Other
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian
Short Answers:
Please describe your qualifications and interest in joining the Youth Advisory Council.
- Please describe your previous or current involvement in the juvenile justice system. For purposes of this application, previous and current involvement in the juvenile justice system may include diversion, probation, detention, commitment, residential placement, incarceration, and/or aftercare/parole. No more than 300 words.
- Please describe your short- and long-term professional goals and interests. What experiences and/or skills are you hoping to learn as a Council member? How do these experiences and/or skills relate to your short- and long-term professional goals and interests?No more than 300 words.
- Please describe your interest in juvenile justice reform. What changes would you like to see in the juvenile justice system?No more than 300 words.
- Please describe how your experiences and skills would strengthen the Youth Advisory Council and its work. Please see the description of the Youth Advisory Council.No more than 300 words.
- Optional: Please provide any additional information that you'd like the application review committee to consider. No more than 300 words.
Resume/Transcript:
Please submit a resume or transcript. If you are unable to provide a resume or transcript, please submit a summary of your education, work, and/or volunteer experiences.
Letters of Recommendation:
Please submit at least one (1) letter of recommendation. No more than three (3) letters of recommendation will be considered.
Reference #1:
Last Name: First Name:
Phone Number: Email:
Years Known: Relationship to You:
Reference #2:
Last Name: First Name:
Phone Number: Email:
Years Known: Relationship to You:
Reference #3:
Last Name: First Name:
Phone Number: Email:
Years Known: Relationship to You:
Affirmation and E-Signature:
I certify that all information submitted in this application is up to date and complete.
Applicant’s Name: Date:
Questions:
Please note due to the volume of responses anticipated, we are unable to acknowledge each application received. If a candidate is selected for an interview, the candidate will be notified directly.If you have questions regarding the application requirements or Youth Advisory Council, you may contact Jonathan Litt at or 202-467-0864 ext. 110.
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