Let’s Heal, Not Imprison: A Trauma Informed School to Prison Pipeline Presentation—February 16, McVeytown
WHEN: February 16hth 9:00am-11:00am Light refreshments will be available WHERE: McVeytown United Methodist Church, 3 S. Queen Street, McVeytown, PA, 17051 WHO: John-Michael Cotignola-Pickens, Advocacy Programs Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Council of Churches John-Michael originally hails from Grayson, Kentucky and … Continued
Act to Dismantle the School-to-Prison Pipeline
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): The “school-to-prison pipeline” is a troubling national trend where children are funneled out of public schools and into the juvenile and criminal justice systems. It starts when kids are pushed out of the classroom, typically for … Continued
Anti-Racism Training for Youth—November 10-12, Pittsburgh
This is our 5th YUIR Weekend and this Fall it will be in partnership with the YMCA Lighthouse Project at the Homewood-Brushton YMCA. Details below: You are invited! Save the date and REGISTER! What – YUIR Weekend is a two-and-a-half day … Continued
Lots of People Care About the School to Prison Pipeline
This post was written after the July session on the School to Prison Pipeline held at Circle of Hope Brethren in Christ. POSTED ON JULY 13, 2017 BY BENJAMIN WHITE at https://www.circleofhope.net/blog/lots-of-people-care-about-the-school-to-prison-pipeline/ On July 11, more than 100 people gathered at our building … Continued
What is the School to Prison Pipeline—and What are Some Solutions?
This is a guest blog from Education Voters of PA. The school to prison pipeline is a system of policies and practices that pushes children out of school and into the criminal justice system. This system prioritizes incarceration and punishment … Continued