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Jan 9, 2024
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Topic: School to Prison Pipeline
1.
Introduction
The term "school-to-prison pipeline" refers to a concerning trend in which students,
particularly those from marginalized communities, are being pushed out of schools and into the
criminal justice system. It is a complicated issue with far-reaching consequences. When students
face harsh disciplinary measures such as suspensions or expulsions for minor infractions, their
education is disrupted, and their chances of dropping out increase. This lack of education can
limit their future opportunities and increase their proclivity for criminal behavior. It is a
never-ending
cycle
that
perpetuates
inequality
and
injustice.
The
consequences
of
the
school-to-prison pipeline are disastrous. Students of color, students with disabilities, and those
from low-income families are disproportionately affected. These students are more likely to face
harsh disciplinary actions, which will result in higher rates of involvement with the criminal
justice system. Rather than providing support and resources to address underlying issues, the
pipeline directs students into a system that frequently fails to rehabilitate them. This can have
long-term consequences in their lives, perpetuating the incarnation cycle and limiting their
chances
of
success.
Addressing
the
school-to-prison
pipeline necessitates a multifaceted
approach. Implementing restorative justice practices, providing mental health support, and
investing in inequality education for all students are all part of it. We can break this harmful
cycle and create a more equitable and just society by focusing on prevention, intervention, and
support.
It is a critical issue that requires the involvement of community members, educators,
policymakers, and activists to bring about change.
I. School to Prison Pipeline
A. Introduction
B. School to Prison Pipeline Effects on Marginalized Communitie
http://www.jstor.org/stable/26508032
C. Zero Tolerance Policies
http://www.jstor.org/stable/42982328
D. Alternatives to Punishments
http://www.jstor.org/stable/42982343
E. Role of Education
D. Conclusion
References
Basford, L., Borer, B., & Lewis, J. (2014). Chapter Sixteen: A Reason to Be Angry: A Mother,
Her Sons, and the School to Prison Pipeline.
Counterpoints
,
453
, 260–279.
Heitzeg, N. A. (2014). Chapter One: Criminalizing Education: Zero Tolerance Policies, Police in
the Hallways, and the School to Prison Pipeline.
Counterpoints
,
453
, 11–36.
Scott, D. (2017). Developing the Prison-to-School Pipeline: A Paradigmatic Shift in Educational
Possibilities During an Age of Mass Incarceration
Journal of Correctional Education (1974-)
,
68
(3), 41–52.
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