NBWJI
What We're Still Learning from Sandra Bland
The consequences of “simple” police stops are anything but simple.
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Lift Our Voices
The “Lift Our Voices” blog features analysis and opinion from NBWJI’s experts on the latest issues and news.
NBWJI
- Jun 21
- 3 min
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.
NBWJI
- Apr 11
- 3 min
Black Women, Sexual Assault, and Criminalization
The impact of sexual violence on Black women cannot be overstated.
NBWJI
- Oct 24, 2022
- 4 min
Black Women & Girls, Gender-Based Violence, and Pathways to Criminalization & Incarceration
Gender-based violence—including domestic violence—impacts an astonishing number of Black women.
NBWJI
- Jun 24, 2022
- 2 min
NBWJI Statement on SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe
We adamantly disagree with the SCOTUS decision overturning Roe that effectively eliminates women’s & girls’ control over their own bodies.
NBWJI
- Jun 1, 2022
- 1 min
Statement on Police Shooting of Leonna Hale
NBWJI statement responding to Kansas City Police shooting of 26-year-old Black woman Leonna Hale
Janaé Bonsu
- Oct 29, 2021
- 3 min
How to Support the Safety of Black Women Survivors of Domestic of Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month (DVAM). DVAM was launched 34 years ago as a way to raise awareness about the prevalence of...
Trevariana Mason
- Sep 23, 2021
- 5 min
Extreme Sentences Disproportionately Impact and Harm Black Women
Black women account for one-third of women serving life sentences and virtual life sentences in the U.S.
NBWJI
- Jun 28, 2021
- 2 min
LGBTQ People in the Criminal Legal System
As we celebrate Pride this month, we must acknowledge its history—which is at least partially a story of police violence against Black women
NBWJI
- Mar 10, 2021
- 2 min
NBWJI Statement on Rochester Police Pepper-Spraying Mother with Child
NBWJI released the following statement responding to the report that the Rochester PD pepper-sprayed a Black mother with her child.
NBWJI
- Dec 21, 2020
- 1 min
Press Release: National Black Women’s Justice Institute Statement on Anjanette Young
The National Black Women’s Justice Institute released the following statement on Anjanette Young, a Black woman in Chicago, who was...
NBWJI Staff
- Nov 10, 2020
- 4 min
A Call for Collective Healing and Justice for Breonna Taylor
On October 7, 2020, NBWJI hosted a call for collective healing and justice for Breonna Taylor and the many named and unnamed Black women...
Dr. Sydney McKinney
- Jun 3, 2020
- 2 min
NBWJI Issues Statement on Breonna Taylor and George Floyd
NBWJI released this statement in response to the tragic deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery and the civil unrest sweep
Dr. Sydney McKinney
- May 30, 2020
- 2 min
NBWJI Calls For The Release Of Women And Girls In Prisons
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Black Women’s Justice Institute is calling for the release of women and girls from prison
NBWJI Staff
- Feb 26, 2019
- 3 min
Demanding Safety And Healing For Black Survivors Of Sexual Violence
The report calls for an expansion of messaging and responses to more explicitly center the experiences of Black women, girls, trans and gend
NBWJI Staff
- Jan 21, 2019
- 3 min
FreedomWork Profile: Gwen’s Girls
FreedomWork Profile: Gwen’s Girls City: Pittsburgh, PA Founded: 2002 The National Black Women’s Justice Institute devotes much time...
NBWJI Staff
- Jan 21, 2019
- 3 min
FreedomWork Profile: Columbus City Prep School for Girls
FreedomWork Profile: Columbus City Prep School for Girls City: Columbus, Ohio Founded: 2012 At the National Black Women’s Justice...
NBWJI Staff
- Jan 15, 2019
- 3 min
Schools Can Become Safe Spaces For Black Girls To Learn, Heal And Thrive
NBWJI President Uplifts FreedomWork to Protect Black Girls in Newly Released TED Talk Today, the National Black Women’s Justice Institute...
Ava Montgomery
- Nov 17, 2017
- 2 min
OVW and NBWJI Building Compassion and Capacity to End Gender Based Violence
The Office of Violence Against Women and NBWJI are building the capacity of TA Providers who serve African American/African Diaspora communi
Monique W. Morris, Ed.D.
- Nov 17, 2017
- 3 min
Why Black Women & Black Girls?
People often ask me what inspires me. Why do I fight so hard for Black women and Black girls in the juvenile court and criminal legal system
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