Prelude to Prison - Student Perspectives on School Suspension

Examines the impact of zero tolerance and other harsh disciplinary approaches that have transformed schools into penal-like institutions. In their own words, students describe their lives, the challenges they face, and their efforts to overcome those challenges. Unlike other studies, this book illuminates the students' perspectives on what happens when the educational system excludes them.

About the author

Marsha Weissman is the founder and Executive Director of the Center for Community Alternatives. For more than 30 years, the Center has worked to end mass incarceration through alternative-to-incarceration programs for youth and adults and research and policy advocacy to educate the public and policy makers regarding needs for a more effective juvenile and criminal justice system.

Summary

Examines the impact of zero tolerance and other harsh disciplinary approaches that have transformed schools into penal-like institutions. In their own words, students describe their lives, the challenges they face, and their efforts to overcome those challenges. Unlike other studies, this book illuminates the students' perspectives on what happens when the educational system excludes them.

Product details

• Authors: Marsha Weissman
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2017
• EAN: 9780815635246
• ISBN: 978-0-8156-3524-6
• No. of pages: 320
• Series: Syracuse Studies on Peace and; Syracuse Studies on Peace and; Syracuse Studies on Peace and Conflict Resolution
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research