Join the Community Justice Worker (CJW) program and play a crucial role in closing the civil justice crisis across Alaska. We aim to place a CJW in every Alaskan community and we need your help to make it happen!
Our program offers free, online, self-paced training. Training is provided at no cost for CJW volunteers who commit to taking at least one case through ALSC’s pro bono program or sharing legal information with their community.
Register for CJW courses and become a trained advocate in these areas:
- Debt Collection Defense: Addresses strategies for handling debts, dealing with debt collectors and responding to debt-related lawsuits.
- Domestic Violence Protective Order Advocacy: Provides best practices for assisting individuals in obtaining court orders for protection from domestic violence.
- ICWA Enforcement: Examines the application of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in Child in Need of Aid (CINA) cases, emphasizing the role of Tribes and ICWA Advocates in ensuring tribal voices are heard.
- Preparing Wills: Focuses on the importance of wills and provides basic steps for writing one.
- SNAP Advocacy: Covers food stamp applications, appeals processes and advocating for fair benefits in Alaska.
By joining our program, you are not just gaining skills but helping to expand justice to every community. Don’t miss this opportunity to become a trained advocate and provide essential legal support where it’s needed most. Register using the form below for our CJW courses and start making an impact today!
