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Rethinking 'safety' in the wake of Uvalde

Jun 1, 2022
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INSIGHT

Ineffective Policing

  • School policing is ineffective at protecting students and disproportionately harms vulnerable populations.
  • Students of color, with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ students are unfairly targeted.
ANECDOTE

Student in Crisis

  • A 16-year-old Black girl in South Carolina was violently removed from her desk by a school police officer.
  • The student was grieving a parent's death and needed counseling, not criminalization.
INSIGHT

Prevention over Policing

  • School shootings are rare, but preventable with early intervention programs and mental health support.
  • Uvalde overspent on policing while neglecting mental health resources, highlighting a systemic issue.
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