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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
May 23, 20233 min read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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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