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Launch of Black Girls' Pushout & Criminalization in Schools Data Hub
Join the launch of a new data hub to disrupt school-to-confinement pathways
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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
- Feb 28
- 2 min
National Trends in School Pushout
Black girls were the only group of girls to be overrepresented in every type of disciplinary action.
NBWJI
- Sep 23, 2022
- 3 min
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.
NBWJI
- Jun 20, 2022
- 2 min
The CROWN Act and the Link Between Black Hair, School Discipline, and Criminalization of Black Girls
The federal CROWN Act legislation is an important step to end school pushout for Black girls.
NBWJI
- May 16, 2022
- 4 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.
Dr. Sydney McKinney
- Jul 24, 2020
- 2 min
NBWJI Issues Statement on #FreeGrace
The National Black Women’s Justice Institute released the following statement on Grace, a 15-year-old girl in Michigan, who was remanded to
NBWJI Staff
- Dec 9, 2019
- 2 min
NBWJI Celebrates A Successful Year in the Fight to End School Pushout
2019 was an incredibly successful year in our ongoing fight to end the criminalization of Black girls in schools and to create safe and heal
NBWJI Staff
- Dec 6, 2019
- 2 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 Staff
- Sep 12, 2019
- 2 min
NBWJI Report Offers Solutions To Counter The Criminalization Of Black Girls
Today, The National Black Women’s Justice Institute released federal, state and local recommendations to end school pushout for Black girls
NBWJI Staff
- Sep 9, 2019
- 3 min
World Premiere of “PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools Documentary”
“PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools” (PUSHOUT) will premiere at the Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference on
JoHanna Thompson, MPA
- Jun 11, 2019
- 4 min
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
- 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...
NBWJI
- Nov 17, 2017
- 2 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
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