The term “school-to-prison pipeline” refers to patterns in the U.S. education and juvenile justice systems in which students are removed from school through suspension, expulsion, or arrest and eventually become involved in the criminal justice system. This process is influenced by a variety of policies, including disciplinary codes, law enforcement practices, and academic placement decisions.… Continue reading School-to-Prison Pipeline: How Education Inequity Fuels Incarceration
Month: August 2025
The Parole Trap: Why “Getting Out” Doesn’t Mean Freedom
The idea of parole should signify a new beginning—a fresh opportunity for individuals to reintegrate into society after serving time in prison. For many, it is portrayed as a second chance, a sign that they have paid their debt and can now begin to rebuild their lives. However, the reality for many parolees is vastly… Continue reading The Parole Trap: Why “Getting Out” Doesn’t Mean Freedom