Exploring Correctional Facilities
10th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can describe the different types of correctional facilities and their purposes.
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The United States incarcerates the most children in the world, and youths of color and youths with disabilities are disproportionately represented in the juvenile system.
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The school-to-prison pipeline refers to how school systems address young people through discipline and criminalization, which can lead to long-term harm and alienation from school.
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Youthful offender status can allow young people to come out of the juvenile justice system without a permanent criminal record, which is crucial for future opportunities.