Exploring Correctional Facilities
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Objective
I can describe the different types of correctional facilities and their purposes.
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Warm-up video
PBS NewsHour · 6:26Vetted channel
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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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.
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Practice
9 questions
According to the video, what is the primary goal of the juvenile justice system?
Which of the following best describes the 'school-to-prison pipeline' and its impact on youth incarceration?
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“According to the video, what is the main goal of the juvenile justice system?”
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