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DEFINITION & HOW IT CAME TO BE

The term "mass incarceration" refers to the unique way the U.S. has locked up a vast population in federal and state prisons, as well as local jails. The "tough on crime" punishment idea in the 1980's and 90's, combined with the "War on drugs" led to a jail cell being the first option rather than than the last option for people who have disobeyed the law. This then led to policies being created to lock people in jail cells even for minor offenses. This was also combined with more policies to keep people locked up for longer periods of time.

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DEFINITION & HOW IT CAME TO BE The term "mass incarceration" refers to the unique way the U.S. has locked up a vast population in federal and state prisons, as well as local jails.

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School-to-Prison Pipeline is the process of the policies and practices that are directly and indirectly pushing students of color out of school and on a pathway to prison.

Out-of-school suspensions have increased about 10 percent since 2000. They have more than doubled since the 1970s.

Black students are three times more likely to be suspended or expelled than white students.

The Gun-Free Schools Act, passed in 1994, mandated a yearlong out-of-school suspension for any student caught bringing a weapon to school. And as states began adopting these zero-tolerance policies, the number of suspensions and expulsions increased. The suspension rate for all students has nearly doubled since the 1970s, and has increased even more for black and Hispanic students.

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School-to-Prison Pipeline is the process of the policies and practices that are directly and indirectly pushing students of color out of school and on a pathway to prison. The Gun-Free Schools Act, passed in 1994, mandated a yearlong out-of-school suspension for any student caught bringing a weapon to school.

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Explore the people, events and actions of this era.

This websites primary purpose is to educate on the people who impacted America during The Civil Rights Movement. As well as the events that happened during the Civil Rights Movement.

Other Sources

Interested in exploring the civil rights movement outside of this website?

Here are some other resources to educate yourself with.

Civil Rights and the 1950s: Crash Course

Civil Rights Act of 1964 | Montgomery Bus Boycott for Kids | Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Leader and a Hero

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Home | Exploring the Civil Rights Movement

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Explore the people, events and actions of this era. This websites primary purpose is to educate on the people who impacted America during The Civil Rights Movement. As well as the events that happened during the Civil Rights Movement. Other Sources Interested in exploring the civil rights movement outside of this website?

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Overall View of Mental Health

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Services & Programs

Below are some ways to help with some mental health

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Overall View of Mental Health Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

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The juvenile justice system is the primary system used to handle minors who are convicted of criminal offenses. The reasons for minors being in the juvenile justice system, other than the age differences, minors have a higher chance of potential rehabilitation and the levels of responsibilities are different.

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Interviews on Mental Health--Depression and Anxiety in Teens

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Interviews on Incarceration and Mental Health 

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Interviews on Mental Health Awareness and Training for HS Staff--Proposed Solution

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Interviews on Mental Health Awareness and Training for HS Staff

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Interviews on Mental Health Awareness and Training for HS Staff

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Interviews on Mental Health Awareness and Training for HS Staff

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Interviews on Mental Health Awareness and Training for HS Staff