<description>&lt;p&gt;School resource officers are often called upon in middle and high schools to help with routine discipline. But for many children, especially those with disabilities, a law enforcement response to their behavior can lead to the school-to-prison pipeline. Reporter Claire McInerny tells one family’s story in Texas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website &lt;a href="https://70millionpod.com/season-5"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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Why Policing Our Schools Backfires

DEC 12, 202234 MIN
70 Million

Why Policing Our Schools Backfires

DEC 12, 202234 MIN

Description

School resource officers are often called upon in middle and high schools to help with routine discipline. But for many children, especially those with disabilities, a law enforcement response to their behavior can lead to the school-to-prison pipeline. Reporter Claire McInerny tells one family’s story in Texas.

Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.