Gender-based violence

Lift Our Voices

The “Lift Our Voices” blog features analysis and opinion from NBWJI’s experts on the latest issues and news.

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Black Women, Sexual Assault, and Criminalization

The impact of sexual violence on Black women cannot be overstated.

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Black Women & Girls, Gender-Based Violence, and Pathways to Criminalization & Incarceration

Gender-based violence—including domestic violence—impacts an astonishing number of Black women.

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For Many Black Girls, School Elicits Fear & Anxiety about Gender-Based Violence & Criminalization

Although schools should be safe and protective places for all students, schools are often hostile and harmful spaces for Black girls.

Janaé Bonsu

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...

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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

JoHanna Thompson, MPA

VIP: Reframing Our Approach to Advocate for Girls of Color in Foster Care

In January 2016, I received a call that transformed how I engaged the Child Welfare/Dependency Care System, commonly referred to as Foster C

NBWJI Staff

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

Ava Montgomery

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