Civic Education and Leadership Trainings

Citizen Academy’s Know Your Rights programming is designed to ensure immigrant families and communities of color have access to accurate, understandable legal information that supports safety, confidence, and informed decision-making.
Through community-based workshops and trainings, participants learn about civil rights, interactions with law enforcement and public institutions, and how to navigate local systems that impact daily life. Sessions are delivered in culturally and linguistically responsive formats, including Somali and bilingual instruction, to ensure accessibility and trust.
The program emphasizes education rather than legal advice, empowering participants with knowledge while connecting them to trusted community resources when additional support is needed. By grounding legal education in lived experience and community context, Citizen Academy helps families feel prepared, informed, and supported.
Know Your Rights. Protect Your Community.
Learn how to understand your rights, navigate local systems, and access trusted community resources through culturally responsive legal education.

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