Advocacy Trainings
During our advocacy trainings, you will learn about the legislative process in Illinois, get an inside look at how a bill really becomes a law, and develop skills to navigate Springfield and build support for issues that matter to you.
What to expect
Legislative Advocacy 101
- Learn about legislative advocacy, and understand when and why it is useful
- Familiarize yourself with how a bill becomes a law in Illinois
- Develop skills to help you navigate a day in Springfield
- Identify your representatives
- Implement key research tools to understand how representatives are influenced
- Build support for the issues that matter to you
Building Relationships with Legislators
- Dive deeper into the Illinois legislative process
- Engage in immersive interpersonal activities
- Understand guidelines for building relationships
- Discover practical tips for getting involved, reaching out, and meeting with legislators
- Unlock your influence in Springfield
More information
Who usually attends?
- Staff from non-profit organizations who are new to policy advocacy or want a refresher
- Members of faith groups and clergy
- Formerly incarcerated people
- Family members and loved ones of incarcerated people
- Students at all different levels
- Activists from movements or campaigns
- Advocates who are interested in learning more about criminal legal system reform and how to get involved
- Professionals who want to use their advocacy time more effectively
Organizations that have utilized our training:
- BUILD
- DePaul Students Against Incarceration
- IL-CHEP
- Goldin Institute
- Metropolitan Planning Council
- Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation
- Willow Creek Prison Ministry
Our Upcoming Training Opportunities
Oct 14
In-Person Intro to Advocacy
Join us for this training on Chicago’s South Side.
RegisterNov 2
Virtual Intro to Advocacy
This virtual training will be held through Zoom.
RegisterNov 4
In-Person Building Relationships
This training is more advanced than Intro to Advocacy but is open to everyone.
RegisterDec 5
Virtual Building Relationships
Attend a virtual version of our more advanced training.
Register