Research

Lift Our Voices

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

NBWJI

May 23, 20233 min

COVID-19 Crisis Intervention for Black Girls Impacted by the Foster Care & Juvenile Legal Systems

Our report explores the needs of system-impacted Black girls and how organizations supported them during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NBWJI

May 16, 20224 min

Repairing Black Girls' Relationship with School

We spotlight findings from our evaluation of EMERGE, a new promising alternative educational program for system-impacted Black girls.

NBWJI

Sep 23, 20215 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 Staff

Dec 6, 20192 min

NBWJI Research Informs New Policy to End School Pushout

A bold new piece of legislation to disrupt the school-to-confinement pathway by investing in safe and nurturing school environments for all

NBWJI

Nov 17, 20172 min

NBWJI Presents Findings on School Discipline at Boston City Council Hearing

This past summer, NBWJI and At Large Boston City Council member Ayanna Pressley partnered on an initiative called Project Focus: Girls of Co