Dismantling The School To Prison Pipeline Second Edition Counterpoints 453: A Comprehensive Guide to Addressing the Crisis

The school-to-prison pipeline is a disturbing trend in the United States that sees students pushed out of school and into the juvenile justice system. This pipeline disproportionately affects students of color, students with disabilities, and students from low-income families.

The school-to-prison pipeline has a number of negative consequences for students, including:

From Education to Incarceration: Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline, Second Edition (Counterpoints Book 453)

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* Increased risk of dropping out of school * Increased risk of being arrested and incarcerated * Decreased access to higher education and employment opportunities * Increased likelihood of experiencing trauma and violence

The school-to-prison pipeline is a complex issue with a number of contributing factors, including:

* Zero tolerance policies in schools * Lack of access to mental health and other support services * Poverty and inequality * Racial bias in the criminal justice system

Addressing the School-to-Prison Pipeline

There are a number of things that can be done to address the school-to-prison pipeline, including:

* Reforming zero tolerance policies * Expanding access to mental health and other support services * Addressing poverty and inequality * Reducing racial bias in the criminal justice system

The school-to-prison pipeline is a serious problem that has a number of negative consequences for students. However, there are a number of things that can be done to address this issue. By working together, we can create a more just and equitable education system for all students.

Resources

* [The National Education Association](https://www.nea.org/) * [The American Civil Liberties Union](https://www.aclu.org/) * [The Sentencing Project](https://www.sentencingproject.org/) * [The Vera Institute of Justice](https://www.vera.org/)

From Education to Incarceration: Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline, Second Edition (Counterpoints Book 453)

by Anthony J. Nocella II

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Language	:	English
File size	:	1287 KB
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Print length	:	330 pages
Paperback	:	270 pages
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Dimensions	:	5 x 0.68 x 8 inches

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