Legal system, courts, and law enforcement
Advocate for evidence-based improvements to the justice system
Understand constitutional protections during police interactions
Know how the bail system affects defendants and communities
Know how legal representation works for those who cannot afford attorneys
Understand how systemic racism affects law enforcement and courts
Know protections and services available to crime victims
Know how to address criminal records that limit opportunities
Recognize how similar crimes receive different punishments
Know alternatives to traditional punishment that repair harm
Advocate for humane treatment of incarcerated individuals
Support transparency and oversight of law enforcement
Know how the justice system affects young people differently
Help formerly incarcerated individuals successfully return to communities
Support alternatives to incarceration that improve public safety
Engage with elected officials on criminal justice legislation
Connect local justice issues to global human rights standards
Know how courts, law enforcement, and corrections work
Track and report on justice system effectiveness and fairness