MISSION
The mission of the Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males is to study the social conditions of the state's black male population, develop strategies to remedy or assist in remedying serious adversities, and make recommendations to improve the educational, social, economic, employment, and other circumstances for Hoosiers. The Commission receives suggestions pertinent to issues the Commission studies from members of the general assembly and governmental agencies as well as serve policymakers, public interest groups, community organizations, and members of the general public.
VISION
To elevate men of mission, good character, and leadership within the family and community.
OUR FOCUS
ICSSBM continues to address the challenges confronting Indiana’s Black males while trying to aid in decreasing the problems they face in the areas of:
- EDUCATION: Provide academic enrichment and achievement opportunities, civics education, and preparation for post-secondary education.
- CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Provide incarceration prevention programming and re-entry avenues for formerly incarcerated individuals transitioning back into society.
- EMPLOYMENT: Provide opportunities for skills-based training, entrepreneurship programming, and youth job engagement services.
- HEALTH: Provide targeted access to care, health education, and mental health services.
- SOCIAL FACTORS: Provide family support services, violence reduction interventions, and self-development and empowerment initiatives.