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Who We Are
The Boston Chapter of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice is a resource created for criminal and social justice practitioners, along with community based professionals, to initiate positive change in the community by fighting against Bostons long history of racial disparities towards people of color through community activism, representation and education.
PURPOSE + MISSION
Boston NABCJ focuses attention on the community needs of the Greater Boston area by being a resource, voice and anchor to the Bostons BIPOC community. Our goal is to support, educate and invest in our communities by means of representation and action.
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Among its chief concerns is the general welfare of African Americans and people of color as it relates to the administration of justice and social equality. Boston NABCJ is designed to serve the needs of the BIPOC community at all levels. Anyone can become a member of the Chapter and support a commitment to equal justice for all.
The Boston Chapter of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice is a multi-ethnic, nonpartisan, nonprofit association of criminal justice professionals, students and community leaders dedicated to improving the administration of justice.
What We Do
Because our members consist of Bostons urban professionals in law enforcement, institutional and community corrections, courts, social services, academia, religious and other community-based fields, our perspective and action plan towards executing our mission statement is fueled by people that live and overcame the struggles and disparities of living in city.
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Boston NABCJ gives the community the opportunity to level the playing field in categories in which the BIPOC communities of Boston has historically been oppressed, mishandled and misrepresented. We are a liaison, a resource and a tool to the community through education, support groups, representation, community support and community programming.
Why We Do It
HOUSING
Black property ownership remains the lowest in the country at 44%. Hispoanic property ownership at 48.9%.
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White property ownership: 78%
Median Net Worth
Average white family in Boston has a medium net worth of $274,500.
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Black Families in Boston has a medium net worth of $8.
Net worth is what you "own" subtracted by what you "owe"
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EDUCATION
Since 1980, black enrollment throughout many of Boston's universities (including Northeastern, Boston University and Harvard) remain at 5%.
TRUST IN POLICE
American Population consist of:
65% White | 12% Black | 16% Hispanic
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% of Population that call police for help
77% White | 9% Black | 8% Hispanic
MEDICINE
The hiring of Black doctors in emergency medicine have ONLY increased by 0.32% in the last 30 years.
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POVERTY RATE
8.7% White
18.3% Hispanic
21.2% Black
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