DISRUPTING THE SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE, PART 2

The purpose of the Webinar, which was the second in a two-part series, was to discuss practical and effective solutions courts and educational institutions have implemented to tackle this significant problem in our communities, particularly with respect to children of color.

Our distinguished panelists include Hon. Kathie E. Davidson, Dean of the New York State Judicial Institute; Hon. Steve Teske, Chief Presiding Judge, Clayton County, GA (Ret.) and current Deputy Prosecutor, Pascua Yaqui Pueblo Tribe, AZ; and Mr. Valentin Escanuela, M.Ed, San Diego County Office of Education and Executive Leadership Coach. The event was moderated by Retired Judge Ernestine Steward Gray, Orleans Parish Juvenile Court.

Participants will learn:

1. What they, as judicial officers, can do to ensure fairness and equity for vulnerable populations;
2. What innovative programs courts are participating in that have been found to be successful in disrupting the school to prison pipeline;
3. Ways in which school districts can be brought in as justice partners within our juvenile courts; and
4. What, if any, costs are incurred in implementing these innovative programs.

Resources Provided by Presenters

"A Study of Zero Tolerance Policies in Schools: A Multi-Integrated Systems Approach to Improve Outcomes for Adolescents" - Provided by Judge Teske

"Collaborative Role of Courts"  - Provided by Judge Teske

"The Juvenile Justice System: Girls of Color and Disproportionate Impact" Page 20 of this document - Provided by Judge Davidson

"An Overview of Exclusionary Discipline Practices in Public Shcools for the 2017-18 School Year" - Provided By Mr. Escanuela

Biographies of Presenters

Read Hon. Ernestine Steward Gray Bio
Read Hon. Kathie E. Davidson Bio
Read Valentin Escanuela, M.Ed. Bio
Read Hon. Steven C. Teske Bio