Black LGBTQ Justice Canada’s initiatives span across legislative, policy, community-led, and educational domains. These include the comprehensive implementation of Certified Expert in Black LGBTQ Affirming Assessment Reports (BLGBTQAAR), intersectionality expanding Black LGBTQ justice impacted culturally appropriate re-entry mentoring programs, and fostering robust community-led initiatives, for justice stakeholders, and prioritizing disaggregated data collection. Employing a Black LGBTQ Justice Affirming Intersectionality analysis (BLGBTQJAI), Black LGBGTQ Justice Canada, applies a multidisciplinary intersectional mode of analysis of how BLGBTQ justice issues affect people at the intersections of race, sexuality, and gender identity, recognizing that problems and solutions rarely arise within a single disciplinary domain.
We offer a specialized in-house program designed to educate lawyers and justice professionals on how best to serve Beneficiaries1.
We operate our own in-house legal clinic tailored to the Beneficiaries1 and provide access to lawyers and professionals who have received Certified Black LGBTQ Justice Affirming Assessment (BLGBTQJAA)
We advocate for fair treatment within the justice system, and empower Black LGBTQ individuals to understand and assert their rights.
We inform and educate the public and the community itself about the intersectional experiences of Black LGBTQ individuals, promoting understanding, challenging stereotypes, and celebrating diverse identities.
Join our efforts to influence legislation and policy that impact the Black LGBTQ community, working towards systemic change and greater equity.
Building strong community networks, fostering leadership development, and creating spaces for Black LGBTQ individuals to connect, organize, and thrive collectively.
Crucial resources and assistance for Black LGBTQ individuals who are re-entering society after incarceration, focusing on successful reintegration and preventing recidivism.
1Beneficiaries are Black LGBTQ gender-expansive individuals impacted by and navigating the criminal justice system, immigration and refugee processes, and human rights hearings.
