UPCOMING EXPERIENCES
YOUTH JUSTICE RIGHTS & REFORM

Project SLEYA's Youth Justice Rights & Reform Track will explore the intersection of criminal justice, poverty and race through the the juvenile justice system. The service-learning trip will take place in Atlanta, Georgia TBD Dates. During the trip, each day will include a 6-8 hour service project during the day and 1.5 - 2 hours curricular content during the evening. Service experiences will include working with incarcerated youth and with community organizations committed to reducing recidivism and reforming the criminal justice system. The service-learning curriculum will cover a variety of topics and content. Guests speakers may include local activists, formerly incarcerated community members, law enforcement, and lawyers.
After the service-learning trip, participants will reunite for a monthly leadership, service, and/or social experience, which will further their understanding of youth justice issues in their community and connect them local leaders and organizations doing youth justice work. As a culminating project, participants will work together to design and implement a community engagement project in the central Ohio community that aligns with the Youth Justice theme and encompasses their complete Project SLEYA experience.
PROJECT SLEYA REQUIREMENTS
18 - 22 Years of Age
High School Diploma or GED
No college degree (*exceptions for Associate degrees may be considered)
Experience/comfortable with traveling to and around large cities
Passion for/strong interest in service-learning and social change
Basic understanding of social justice, diversity and inclusion concepts
Flexibility/adaptability, teamwork and collaboration, high level of maturity and responsibility
Resident of Franklin county or neighboring county;
Or current student at a college in Franklin county or neighboring county
OUTCOMES AND BENEFITS
Deepen understanding various social justice issues and how to address them
Develop understanding of personal communication and leadership styles
Opportunity to practice critical thinking, facilitation, and problem solving skills
Opportunity to network with community activists and leaders in the cities where we serve
Option for Internship/Independent study credit (at the discretion of participant’s school/professor)
Opportunity to travel and experience cultural immersion in a new/different city
Mentorship, resources, and a support network to address social issues in home community
Develop meaningful relationships with peers