2012 School-to-Prison Pipeline Regional Action Camps

by Seth Tobacman


The overuse of harsh zero-tolerance measures, police, and juvenile courts in addressing school disciplinary issues has led to the needless pushout and criminalization of countless youth across America. In response, a growing national movement has emerged to dismantle this School-to-Prison Pipeline. This grassroots-led effort has already achieved important victories, and the momentum for change is building, but there is much more to be done.

The Advancement Project and its partners invite you to join with youth and adult advocates from across the country at one of the 2012 School-to-Prison Pipeline Regional ActionCamps.

Western Region – Los Angeles, CA February 10-12
Southern Region – Raleigh/Durham, NC March 2-4
Midwestern Region – Chicago, IL April 13-15
Northeastern Region – New York, NY June 1-3

ActionCamp Application HERE.

Info page for more details HERE.

About Suspensionstories

Suspension Stories is a youth-led participatory action research project to understand the school to prison pipeline. This initiative is the result of a collaboration between the Rogers Park Young Women's Action Team (www.rogersparkywat.org) and Project NIA (www.project-nia.org).
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