Mental health

Lift Our Voices

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

Women with incarcerated loved ones—and formerly incarcerated women—were pivotal to the success of reentry for Black women. Their leadership, combined with lived experiences in supporting loved ones through incarceration, provided essential expertise and emotional support. This care and guidance helped transform the reentry experience for Black mothers and women, offering resources that made a meaningful difference Women with incarcerated loved ones, along with formerly incarcerated women, played a crucial role in the success of the campaign. Their leadership and lived experiences in navigating the challenges of incarceration for their loved ones provided invaluable expertise and emotional support. This compassionate guidance was instrumental in transforming the reentry experience for Mamas, as they offered resources that significantly impacted their journeys after release from incarceration..

The Hidden Heart of Reentry: How the Expertise of Women with Incarcerated Loved Ones and Formerly Incarcerated Women Is Reshaping Reentry

This month, the National Black Women’s Justice Institute published “The Hidden Heart of Reentry: Lessons from Essie Justice Group’s Black Mama’s Bail Out Campaign and the Expertise of Women with Incarcerated Loved Ones”—an evaluation of the Black Mama Bailout campaign. The report explores how the annual campaign reunites Black mothers with their children and families while highlighting the often invisible labor and leadership of women impacted by incarceration.

Kera Riddick

May 82 min read

New Mental Health Resources to Create Affirming, Responsive, and Equitable Schools

Two new resources help schools understand the impact of their mental health policies & practices on the emotional well-being of Black girls.

NBWJI

Nov 5, 20243 min read

Reimagining Educational Spaces for Black Girls

Join us for the launch of the CARES (Creating, Affirming, Responsive, Equitable, Schools) Initiative

NBWJI

Oct 24, 20242 min read

Youth-Led Policy Report Promotes Solutions to Improve Mental Health for Black Girls & Youth of Color

A new report highlights issues that impact access to mental health care for Black girls & BIPOC youth and sets forth actionable solutions.

NBWJI

May 25, 20224 min read