Protect Black Women and Girls: Task Force and Studies
This act establishes a special task force to examine the living conditions of Black women and girls in various areas like education, health, and employment. The goal is to develop recommendations to improve their situation. Additionally, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will conduct detailed studies on the challenges faced by these groups to better understand and address existing inequalities.
Key points
Establishment of an Interagency Task Force to analyze the conditions of Black women and girls and recommend public policy changes.
Increased support in education, including social-emotional programs and scholarships, especially for girls from challenging backgrounds.
Improved access to healthcare, including mental health and services for victims of violence, and programs to improve maternal and infant health.
Support for economic development, including entrepreneurship programs, vocational training, and assistance for re-entering the workforce.
Changes in the justice system, including rehabilitation programs, alternatives to incarceration, and legal aid for victims of violence.
Increased access to stable and affordable housing, including for women with children and those re-entering society after incarceration.
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will study the impact of inequalities such as the wage gap, high maternal and infant mortality rates, and over-incarceration.
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