Criminal Justice Reform
Environmental Victimization: Lived Experiences of Black Residents Residing Near Oil/Gas and Petrochemical Refineries
By Taylor D. Robinson, Ph.D., John R. Lewis Social Justice Fellow
Studies about environmental crime have grown exponentially within the past 20 years; however, studies focusing on the impacts of crime as it relates to victimization receive little attention within this context.
Access Denied: Amending the Prison Litigation Reform Act’s Administrative Remedy and Physical Injury Provisions for Cases of Sexual Assault
By Haleigh R. Hoskins
The goal of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) National Racial Equity Initiative (NREI) is to combat systemic injustice and advance racial inequity. With this understanding, NREI recognizes the importance of addressing the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) using a racial equity lens. However, very little research has been done to amplify the PLRA’s impact on Black inmates experiencing sexual assault.
A 21st Century Analysis of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 and its Impact on Incarcerated Black Women
By Airenakhue B. Omoragbon, NREI Social Justice Fellow
Through a thorough analysis of the provisions outlined in the Adoption and Safe Families Act, extant legislation aimed at protecting the rights of incarcerated parents, and best practices for engaging with families involved in both the child welfare and criminal justice systems, this study presents a 21st century take on the harm incarcerated Black women experience as a result of the Adoption and Safe Families Act and updated recommendations for how to honor the dignity of Black mothers serving time in prison.