The school-to-prison pipeline represents a troubling convergence within the American educational system, where educational policies intersect with societal issues, leading many students, particularly those of color, into the criminal justice system. Central to this crisis is the stark reality that Black students, despite being a minority in the student population, face disproportionately higher rates of…
The criminal justice system in the United States has historically been rooted in punitive measures. However, as society evolves and understanding deepens, there’s a growing recognition of the need for a more rehabilitative approach. This shift promises not only a more humane treatment of individuals but also long-term benefits for communities. The Changing Landscape of…
As we continue our discussions of police violence, one policy objective we should be focused on is how to critically assess and evaluate the power held by police unions. One week after the murder of George Floyd, Bob Kroll, the President of the Minneapolis Police Union released a statement claiming that the four officers responsible…
“Law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice and when they fail in this purpose they become the dangerously structured dams that block the flow of social progress.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. The killing of an unarmed black man in Georgia has sparked outrage across the country as it has now been…
Intro This week, the Georgia Department of Public Safety terminated the employment of an entire class of Georgia State Patrol troopers. The news broke and has the public asking questions and feeling uneasy. It also has The Georgia Department of Public Safety scrambling to deal with the abrupt loss of a number of employees who…
Two Different Standards While growing up, I had to learn unofficial rules that my white male counterparts did not have to worry about. While they were worrying about acne breakouts, girls, learning to drive, and moving up (or down) the social hierarchy of their school, I was stressing about more serious matters. Matters that have…