Category Archives: Criminalizing Youth

Criminalizing Young People: Banning Sagging Pants in Florida

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Suspensionstories

Much has already been written about sagging pants and the various efforts to criminalize the practice.  Well the Orlando Sentinel reports that a bill to criminalize sagging pants is closer to becoming law since it has passed the Florida Senate.  … Continue reading →

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On Teachers Calling Kid “Future Criminals” and the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Suspensionstories

by Latoya Peterson A first grade teacher in Paterson, New Jersey was recently put on administrative leave after she took to the internet to vent her frustrations about work. According to NBC New York, the teacher was suspended for “allegedly … Continue reading →

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In NYC, Grade School Suspensions Up 76 Percent

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Suspensionstories

From the NY Daily News: Suspensions for 4- to-10-year-olds soared by 76% since Mayor Bloomberg took control of city schools, the Daily News has learned. Elementary school-age students were hit with 6,119 suspensions in the 2008-09 school year – up … Continue reading →

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Ceilings of Oppressions: A Photo Project about the Cradle to Prison Pipeline by Halley Miglietta

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Suspensionstories

Here are some words from Halley about her work: The focus of this project was to capture the oppressive relationship between humans and institutions, as each photograph is inextricably linked in portraying the interconnected, wicked pipeline of injustice. The function … Continue reading →

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In Florida, Bra Straps Can Lead to Suspensions…

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Suspensionstories

Here is what’s happening in Florida: Students showing bra straps or underwear, beware. Sen. Gary Siplin, D-Orlando, wants you to cover up. The Senate Pre K-12 Education Committee passed Siplin’s “Code of Student Conduct” legislation Monday, which requires district school … Continue reading →

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