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Research Specialist on Black Offenders, Trauma, and Reintegration

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Keep6ix.org
Keep6ix.org
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Richard Miller
He / Him
Founder
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Project
Academic experience
200 hours of work total
Learner
Ontario, Canada
Advanced level

Project scope

Categories
Social work Social sciences Social justice
Skills
research reports research methodologies criminal justice reform mental health trauma care research
Details

The main goal of this project is to provide a student with an opportunity to lead a critical study on the experiences of Black offenders, their trauma within the justice system, and their reintegration into society. This will involve several different steps for the student, including:


  • Design and implement research methodologies to explore the trauma experienced by Black offenders within the justice system.
  • Analyze data on the reintegration challenges faced by these individuals, including barriers to employment, housing, and mental health support.
  • Review existing literature and data to contextualize findings and identify gaps in current knowledge.
  • Ensure research is informed by real-world experiences and needs.
  • Stay updated on current trends and developments in criminal justice reform and racial equity.
Deliverables

Student will need to:


  • Produce a detailed research report to communicate findings to stakeholders.
  • Complete any required revisions based on feedback and responses.


Mentorship
Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Peace, justice and strong institutions

About the company

Company
https://keep6ix.org
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Unknown industries

Keep6ix is a not-for-profit Toronto-based organization, serving the Greater Toronto Area, that was founded in 2017 to make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk youth from racialized communities who have been impacted by the criminal justice system.

Keep6ix offers various programs and services to help youth avoid going down a disempowering path toward incarceration. We also support and advocate for those who are currently incarcerated and provide post-release support so that they can overcome systematic barriers and stigma and begin to reintegrate positively into the community.