School to Prison Pipeline Regional Action Camp

Presented By Advancement Project

In partnership with: Alliance for Educational Justice, Dignity in Schools Campaign, Labor/Community Strategy Center, Padres & Jovenes Unidos, Youth United for Change and Other Local Partners.

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.

We 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

Apply Today!!

Not sure if this is right for you? Consider these questions:

(1) Are you tired of just talking about the problem and want to get to work on solutions?
(2) Do you want to connect with other youth and adults in your region who are working to protect the right to an education?
(3) Do you want to learn strategies from some of the most successful organizers and advocates in the country?
(4) Do you want to be part of the growing movement to dismantle the School-to-Prison-Pipeline?

If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then we need you at a Regional Action Camp in 2012, where youth, parents, advocates, educators, and other community members interested in ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline in their communities will take their collective learning and collaboration to the next level.

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Apply Now: To apply for an upcoming ActionCamp, click here. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Travel and Lodging Scholarships: Scholarships for travel and lodging are available on a limited basis. Scholarships will be distributed on a rolling basis. For consideration, apply as soon as possible.

We must seize the opportunity to build upon our successes, strengthen our existing relationships, build new partnerships, and collaborate with one another. We hope you’ll join us in doing just that and building this movement together.

If you have any questions, please contact Scott Roberts at sroberts@advancementproject.org.