Systems Policies & Institutional Accountability Program (SPIAP)
Goal: To drive systemic change by holding institutions accountable and advancing policies that improve outcomes for Black mothers.
Systems Policies & Institutional Accountability Program (SPIAP)
Goal: To drive systemic change by holding institutions accountable and advancing policies that improve outcomes for Black mothers.
The Systems Policies & Institutional Accountability Program advances systemic change by documenting barriers, amplifying community voice, and pushing for institutional accountability. Grounded in lived experience, research, and advocacy, this program works to influence policy, improve institutional practices, and create more equitable systems for Black mothers and their families.
Inputs
- Policy analysts and legal advisors
- Lived-experience and knowledge production (Black mothers)
- Partnerships with advocacy organizations and legal clinics
- Research and data from Charis-Chara.ca programs
- Funding for advocacy campaigns and reports
Activities
- Policy analysis and development of recommendations
- Community-led advocacy campaigns
- Institutional accountability tracking (e.g., complaints, patterns)
- Legal and human rights referrals
- Government and stakeholder engagement (consultations, deputations)
- Public education (reports, media, awareness campaigns)
Outputs
- of policy briefs and reports published
- of advocacy campaigns launched
- of institutional cases documented
- of meetings with policymakers and stakeholders
- of public awareness events and media engagements
Short-Term Outcomes (0–6 months)
- Increased awareness of systemic inequities affecting Black mothers
- Stronger documentation of institutional barriers and patterns
- Increased community engagement in advocacy
Intermediate Outcomes (6–18 months)
- Policy recommendations adopted or considered
- Improved institutional practices (e.g., hospitals, schools, housing)
- Increased accountability and responsiveness
Long-Term Outcomes (2+ years)
- Structural and policy changes that reduce systemic racism
- More equitable institutional systems
- Sustained civic engagement and advocacy leadership among Black mothers
Input (Resources)
- Policy analysts and legal advisors
- Lived-experience and knowledge production (Black mothers)
- Partnerships with advocacy organizations and legal clinics
- Research and data from Charis-Chara.ca programs
- Funding for advocacy campaigns and reports
Activities
- plaints, patterns)
- Legal and human rights referrals
- Government and stakeholder engagement (consultations, deputations)
- Public education (reports, media, awareness campaigns)
Outputs (Direct Products)
- of policy briefs and reports published
- of advocacy campaigns launched
- of institutional cases documented
- of meetings with policymakers and stakeholders
- of public awareness events and media engagements
Short-Term Outcomes (0–6 months)
- Increased awareness of systemic inequities affecting Black mothers
- Stronger documentation of institutional barriers and patterns
- Increased community engagement in advocacy
Intermediate Outcomes (6–18 months)
- Policy recommendations adopted or considered
- Improved institutional practices (e.g., hospitals, schools, housing)
- Increased accountability and responsiveness
Long-Term Outcomes (2+ years)
- Structural and policy changes that reduce systemic racism
- More equitable institutional systems
- Sustained civic engagement and advocacy leadership among Black mothers
Our Impact