The schoolto-prison pipeline is a concern from "summary" of Schools and Society: A Sociological Approach to Education by Jeanne H. Ballantine,Joan Z. Spade
The school-to-prison pipeline refers to the connection between harsh school disciplinary practices and the increasing likelihood that students will become involved in the criminal justice system. This concept highlights how punitive disciplinary measures in schools can push students, particularly those from marginalized groups, into the criminal justice system rather than addressing the root causes of their behavior. Many critics argue that zero-tolerance policies and increased police presence in schools disproportionately affect students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. These s...
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