Decreasing Punishment & Increasing Equity in Schools
This webinar is part of a series on the Comprehensive School-Based Violence and Victimization Program from LISC Safety & Justice and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). DOJ OJJDP provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to youth delinquency and victimization.
Overview
Chester Community Charter School discusses how their Youth Count program not only works to address violence and victimization and decrease suspension rates, but has also created an environment to increase scholar/student voice and inspire change in their community. Spokane Public Schools will share lessons learned as they continue to implement objectives defined in the Spokane Public Schools Equity Resolution passed in 2020, which is creating new pathways for a more culturally responsive school climate. Austin Independent School District will share strategies they are implementing to address rising levels of trauma experienced by students, staff and community, including restorative justice.
Presenters
- Evette Houston, Chester Community Charter School
- Nicole Rosenkrantz and Oscar Harris, Spokane Public Schools
- Rebekah Ozuna, Austin Independent School District
Moderator
- James Stark, Senior Program Officer, LISC
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OJJDP provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to youth delinquency and victimization. The Office helps states, localities, and tribes develop effective and equitable juvenile justice systems that create safer communities and empower youth to lead productive lives.