EJP is accepting applications until Nov. 15, 2025 — Apply Here
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We want to introduce you to our new cohort of EJP scholars for the 2025-26 academic year. This spring we have 21 students in our new cohort who are already diving into EJP’s curriculum. These individuals join the more than 500 who have taken courses with EJP since the program started in 2008. Every year,…
During their annual work on Mapping Your Future, the RGI team pays close attention on how to better adapt their guides to make them more accessible for readers. This year was no exception, as Natalia discussed the changes made, “Last year, our guide was at a high school reading level. This can be a challenge…
In recent weeks, EJP highlighted an article from the Chicago Sun, written by EJP alum Johnny Page-then co-director of programs and partnerships for ConTextos. His op-ed (https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/5/18/23095977/violence-interrupters-chicago-shootings-seandell-holliday-bean-millenium-park-contextos-op-ed) commented on the need for more proactivity within the violence prevention landscape of Chicago. Johnny also made a call for the removal of barriers for those with lived…
