Our Mission

To achieve social justice by advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within organizations and communities

The Social Justice Institute (SJI) was created by experts in social work, psychology, public health, and the law to provide consulting and training services for organizations ready to further cultivate an inclusive society. Over the past several years, our founders have received an increasing number of requests by colleagues, clients, and neighbors looking for help in their quests to be better allies and supporters of social justice. It was clear that the community was reacting to injustice on the news and protests in the streets. The outpouring of interest from the community strengthened our resolve to assist others in positively impacting where they live, learn, work, worship, and play.

Our vision is that all people have the information, resources and opportunities available to sustain themselves and healthy families

  • To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.

    Rosa Parks

  • A threat to justice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  • And among His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the diversity of your languagues and colors. Surely in this are signs for those of sound knowledge.

    Qu’ran, 30:22

  • Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.

    Psalms 82:3

We advise and educate a diverse range of clients, from universities and community colleges to health care service providers, religious and social service organizations, and government agencies; along with medium and small size companies.

Our Clients

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What We Do

  • Additionally, we have developed a methodology to help educate individuals and teams address key and emerging issues starting with the vocabulary they use with each other and with clients/customers.

    Within trainings and follow up engagements, we also provide activities that build communication skills to support interpersonal relationships and team building.

  • We build on that common understanding to inspire participants to develop a growth mindset and create actionable goals and plans to build momentum.

  • We help organizations set targets and track their progress towards tangible improvements in meeting their DEIB goals.

  • The Social Justice Institute (SJI) partners with organizations to provide recurring staff training and workshops.

    These trainings dispel myths and stereotypes, provide information on demographics, terminology, important historical events, and cultural practices.

    This foundational information creates a shared knowledge and common understanding that is critical for promoting relationships and inclusion.

Voice

Be a voice to shape positive change.

Vision

Present a vision for an inclusive community.

Tailoring

Tailor policies and practices to promote an inclusive community.

Financial Resources

Analyze and identify how financial resources can be utilized to support DEIB goals.

Training

Engage in learning and development to build an environment of belonging.

Focus

Develop a clear, targeted focus of the communities being served, prioritizing those with the greatest need, to ensure development of relevant interventions, support, and resources

Please contact us using the form or email us at info@draneesah.com