Policy Research The NREI Research advances social justice reform by producing reports, policy briefings, and strategic engagement with the Congressional Black Caucus. Our priority areas include Criminal Justice Reform, Education, Health Equity, and Economic Opportunity. As the June 2021 cohort of NREI Fellows has now transitioned to their Foundation rotation the forthcoming research for Quarter 1 2022 is as follows:
Criminal Justice Juvenile Justice Research Research on the impact of referring youth to the juvenile court system. How do we reduce the number of court referrals from schools?
Case Study of Reentry Practices Eliminating Barriers to Reentry for Returning Citizens: A 50 State examination of reentry practices.
Economic Opportunity Reparations More than 150 Years Later. The Case of Restorative Justice Policy in Evanston, IL This case study dissects the history of reparations and the overall climate of the United States’ attitude towards reparations implementation through current legislation. Further, the study looks closely at Evanston’s recent decision to enact restorative justice policies in the wake of the current climate and then analyzes how the national agenda can learn from this decision model. Finally, this case study aims to analyze Evanston’s model to inform policy and practices that can be used to
During Foundation rotations, the June 2021 NREI Fellows will also complete a Capstone Research Project.
progress H.R. 40 and other national, state, and local reparations legislation. The Capstone is the culmination
Appeal for Administrative Action: Canceling Student Loan Debt for Historically Black College and University Alumni
of the Fellowship experience
This policy brief implores that policymakers prioritize student debt cancellation, particularly
demonstrate their mastery of a
for Historically Black College and University (HBCU) borrowers, to alleviate the impact of high
specific topic and the Fellow’s
intergenerational financial costs.
research and analytical skills.
that allows each Fellow to
The Capstone incorporates
Education
concepts, techniques and
A Policy Brief Analyzing the Expansion of High-Speed Internet Access This policy brief will assess and identify factors that have led to the digital divide for Black students in K-12, analyze the consequences, and recommend legislative priorities to close the gap and provide greater access.
skills learned throughout the Fellowship experience, through which Fellows can make original scholarly, professional contributions to their field. The final publication must address
Health
a key policy/issue within the
Reproductive Rights, Dobbs v. Jackson, and Implications for the Black Maternal Health Crisis
NREI priorities: Criminal Justice
This policy brief suggests that the burden of an anti-abortion ruling will rest most heavily on the
and Economic Opportunity. June
shoulders of Black women who are living with low incomes in states that already offer severely
2021 NREI Fellows’ Capstone
limited abortion services.
papers and presentations will be
Reform; Education; Health Equity
completed on May 16, 2022.
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