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Unlocking PotentialEnding the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Number of suspension out of all U.S. students
Number of suspension out of all black U.S.
students
The Problem
Mission: Unlocking Potential seeks to prevent middle and high school students from getting trapped in the school-to-prison pipeline by fostering supportive communities and providing opportunities for extracurricular learning and expression.
Program Goals
1 2 3Prevention
Reintegration
Advocacy
Prevention
“Participation in extracurricular activities
reduces the likelihood that students will engage in risky behavior such as drug use
and delinquency”
- The Atlantic
Reintegration“Providing an
education program for long-term suspended and expelled youth during periods of
disciplinary removal would not only benefit
the youth, it would also benefit the
community… and increase youth re-entry into traditional public
school”
- Team Child Advocacy
Students must be informed about the issues that affect their lives and
become their own advocates.
- Interview with Dr. Griffin
Advocacy
Staff and Organizational Culture
Personal Relationships = Better Outcomes
Extensive Training Program
3:1 Student to Volunteer Ratio
Reaching our Client Base Accessibility
Transportation
Desirability
Meals Provided
Recognition for Accomplishments
5-Year Plan
Financial PlanEstimated Costs(per 1, 5-week
course)Course supplies ($200-
$1000)
Meals ($235)
Transportation ($210.75)
Facilities (provided by school)
Julie Kisaka
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