Civil Survival

Want to use your skills to expand access to justice and support people navigating life after incarceration? Civil Survival is looking for a Legal Assistant to assist formerly incarcerated individuals across Washington State who face legal barriers to successful reentry into the community.

We strongly encourage applications from people directly impacted by the criminal legal system and from historically underrepresented communities.

Join our dedicated team by applying today! Learn more here: civilsurvival.org/jobs

Applications are NOW OPEN for our next Unlocking Legislative Advocacy (ULA) Fellowship cohort!

Through this 6 month fellowship, participants will learn how laws are made, organize for change, and work alongside a powerful community of grassroots advocates. We need more directly-impacted voices shaping policy, and this fellowship is designed to make that happen! Apply by June 19th.

Learn more and apply here: civilsurvival.org/fellowship

Join our team! Civil Survival organizes system-impacted people, provides legal representation, and advocates for policy reform to restore opportunity to communities harmed by the criminal legal system. We're currently looking for a passionate individual to help support our work as our Legal Assistant!

People with lived experience in the criminal legal system are encouraged to apply. Learn more here: civilsurvival.org/jobs

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Fair Chance in Employment Act training this week! We are grateful for the strong turnout and community commitment to expanding fair access to employment across Washington.

Special thank you to our amazing presenters, our very own Cody Nagle and Kelly Olson, for sharing their knowledge and breaking down these important new protections.

For those who missed it, please be on the lookout for future opportunities!

Civil Survival is now accepting applications for our third Unlocking Legislative Advocacy (ULA) cohort! Over 6 months, participants will learn how laws are made, organize for change, and work alongside a powerful community of grassroots advocates. Apply by June 19th!

Learn more and apply here: civilsurvival.org/fellowship

Washington's new Fair Chance Act protections are creating pathways to opportunity, and we want to make sure our communities are informed and prepared.

Join us on Tuesday, May 26th for a FREE training on what's changing and how you can support fair access to employment for people with arrest or conviction histories. This training is open to attorneys, reentry professionals, service providers and anyone who works directly with impacted communities.

Learn more and register today: https://secure.everyaction.com/Ey_CfK_ta0KvrYcUPtQH1g2

Access to justice changes lives—and this conversation proves it.

Our Co-Executive Director Corey Guilmette and Faraji Bhakti of Yoga Behind Bars sat down this week with New Day NW to talk about the life-changing impact of the State v. Blake decision in Washington and how community can get help.

Watch here: king5.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/new-day-northwest/how-washingtons-blake-decision-changed-one-mans-life-new-day-nw/281-8d2a1263-0bcd-4e01-91b4-a6ae0536e28f

Join Ben Brockie, founder of Formerly Incarcerated Scholars at UW and Civil Survival Board Director, for a powerful panel discussion about education, rehabilitation, and recidivism featuring an inspiring lineup of speakers!

Details:
Wednesday, May 13th
4:30-6pm
Walker Ames Room (225), Kane Hall
4069 Spokane Ln NE
Seattle, WA 98105

This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

🚨 TOMORROW!!! 🚨 Join Washington Voting Justice and special guests for a Lunch & Learn as we discuss the recent Supreme Court decision that dismantled key protections in the Voting Rights Act.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zCrVBYoQT-6JnOemRgSINw

Voting gave David his voice back—and now he's helping others find theirs. 📢

As a board member at Civil Survival and a community advocate, David is helping formerly incarcerated community members across Washington reclaim their voices and civic power.

"When people like me are given a chance, we show up. We lead. We contribute. We build."

Today on Give Big, help us continue expanding voting access and breaking down barriers for our impacted communities. Donate now: bit.ly/CS-GiveBig

Read David's powerful story here: civilsurvival.org/a-voice-restored-davids-story