School-to-Prison Pipeline
Across the country, school systems are shutting the doors of academic opportunity for students and funneling them, unnecessarily, into the juvenile and criminal justice system. The school to prison pipeline is a racial justice crisis: students pushed out of school are disproportionately students of color. Our Ending the Schoolhouse to Jailhouse Track Project reduces the use of out-of-school suspensions and ends criminalization of students, while developing nurturing learning environments. We work at both the national level and on the ground with our community partners, including young people, to examine, expose and reform practices that lead to the criminalization of students. Our groundbreaking work in this area has led to significant change and supported the leadership development of students.
Advancement Project National Office Supports New Counseling Not Criminalization Bill
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Youth Across Country Petition School Boards to Reimagine Safety in National Week of Action
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Black and Brown Youth…
Decades Long Fight by National, Local Organizations Lead to Unanimous School Board Vote in Denver
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Denver Public School…
Local and National Support Grows in Advance of Denver Public Schools Vote to End Contract with Denver Police Department
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Today, Denver Public…
National Racial Justice Organization Applauds Call to End Contract Between Denver Public Schools, Denver Police Department
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For over 15…
Letter to Denver School Board: Removing Police From Schools Keeps Black and Brown Children Safe
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Advancement Project National Office Statement: We Applaud Minneapolis Public School Board’s Decision to Embrace #PoliceFreeSchools
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Setting a precedent…
Statement: We Applaud Minneapolis Public School Board’s Resolution to Cut Ties With Minneapolis Police Department and Urge All School Districts to Follow Suit
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On Friday, May…
Letter to Congress Requesting Young People of Color are Included in COVID-19 Stimulus Relief Package
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