2023-2024 Grassroots Training Series
CfJJ, in collaboration with the Juvenile Justice Reform Coalition, will be hosting a Grassroots Training Series to engage community partners, parents, young people, direct service workers and others in advocating for young people in Massachusetts. The interactive training series will empower your members, families and staff with knowledge on the basics of advocacy; Massachusetts' legislative and budget processes, as well as other forms of systemic advocacy. New trainings will be added throughout the year. Please join us!
Session 2: Influencing Legislators
Wednesday, May 31st from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Have you considered meeting with an elected official, but weren't sure how to? Join us for this training which will cover the basics of meeting with legislators and other elected officials. Join us for the second session in the grassroots training series where we will engage community partners, parents, young people, direct service workers and those doing grassroots work on Wednesday, May 31st from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.
Training handouts
Session 1: Advocacy 101
Tuesday, May 2nd from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Join us for the start of our Grassroots Training Series at the Advocacy 101 training on Tuesday, May 2nd from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. This training will cover:
Public Policy: From Societal Problems to Success!
Basics of Government: Identifying the Right Advocacy Targets
The Four Main Strategies in Advocacy
Build Your Own Policy Campaign
Future Planned Trainings
Building a Legislative Campaign
Understanding the State Legislative Process
Understanding the State Budget Process
How to Meet with Legislators and Other Elected Officials
Communications: How to respond to hard questions and talk about the issues
Ethical Use of Youth Stories (for media and public hearings)
How to Present Public Testimony
Know Your Rights: New Laws Passed, What Does that Mean for My Family?