LBTQ Women, Girls, & Gender Nonconforming People Disproportionately Victimized & Criminalized
This Pride, we are reminded that Black LBTQ women & girls are at greater risk for victimization, criminalization, & punishment.
The “Lift Our Voices” blog features analysis and opinion from NBWJI’s experts on the latest issues and news.
LBTQ Women, Girls, & Gender Nonconforming People Disproportionately Victimized & Criminalized
COVID-19 Crisis Intervention for Black Girls Impacted by the Foster Care & Juvenile Legal Systems
Black Women & Girls, Gender-Based Violence, and Pathways to Criminalization & Incarceration
For Many Black Girls, School Elicits Fear & Anxiety about Gender-Based Violence & Criminalization
NBWJI Statement on SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe
The CROWN Act and the Link Between Black Hair, School Discipline, and Criminalization of Black Girls
Youth-Led Policy Report Promotes Solutions to Improve Mental Health for Black Girls & Youth of Color
Repairing Black Girls' Relationship with School
How Schools Can Prioritize Mental Health for Black Girls and Other Youth
Contextualizing BIPOC Youth Mental Health
The Case for Focusing on Black Girls’ Mental Health
Youth-Led Mental Health Council Aims to Promote Healing Amid Pandemic & Racial Unrest
NBWJI Statement on the Police Killing of Ma’Khia Bryant
National Black Women’s Justice Institute Statement on Rochester Police Pepper-Spraying Young Girl
National Black Women’s Justice Institute Statement on Assault of Student at Liberty High School
NBWJI Issues Statement on #FreeGrace
NBWJI Calls For The Release Of Women And Girls In Prisons
NBWJI Goes Global
NBWJI Celebrates A Successful Year in the Fight to End School Pushout
NBWJI Research Informs New Policy to End School Pushout