About REFORM Academy Institute

The REFORM Advocacy Institute has been established with the aim of educating advocates on how to build and activate targeted campaigns to amplify legislative efforts. The REFORM Advocacy Institute will help you become a Super REFORMer, and build your momentum behind legislative REFORM through capacity building & funding.

We believe that actions speak louder than words we’re proud to share with you our methods to success and incredible achievements in the realm of criminal justice REFORM. Together with our visionary board and dedicated advocates like you, we have achieved remarkable milestones.

 

REFORM Alliance Advocacy Institute:

Professional Recognition

Super REFORMers will be able to distinguish themselves as certified advocates committed to criminal justice REFORM.

Network Access

Super REFORMers will have access to an exclusive network of advocates and experts.

Advocacy Support

Super REFORMers will gain access to advocacy resources and opportunities for ongoing growth.

Impact Change

Super REFORMers will be part of a group of leaders who are at the forefront of efforts to create a more equitable and just criminal justice system.

Building Community Events

Super REFORMers will receive support, access to grants, personal assistance, and coaching as part of their membership support – Super REFORMers will gain access to advocacy resources and opportunities for ongoing growth.

Commencement Ceremony of 2024

Advocacy Training Sessions

SECTION ONE: ADVOCACY ESSENTIALS

Advocacy Fundamentals

Course 1 – Introduction to Advocacy Course 2 – Grassroots Organizing

Course 3 – Legislative Processes

Course 4 – Effective Storytelling

SECTION TWO: ADVOCACY MASTERY

Policy Development

Course 5 – Research and Analysis

Course 6 – Drafting Policy Proposals

Course 7 – Building Relationships with Legislators

SECTION THREE: ADVOCACY ACCELERATOR

Advocacy Implementation

Course 8 – Relational Organzing

Course 9 – Lobbying Techniques

Course 10 – Narrative Change Strategies

IN-PERSON IMMERSIVE

Personal, Professional and Executive Training

Certificate Awarded