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JLUSA leader Rep. Keturah Herron on how state legislatures can address the school-to-prison pipeline

June 30, 2023

“The system of mass incarceration extends into the public education system. Known as the school-to-prison pipeline, policies that criminalize youth and their families, from the presence of police in schools to discriminatory and punitive practices that push youth to drop out, disproportionately affect communities of color. Kentucky State Rep. Keturah Herron [Leading With Conviction™ 2019 graduate] joins Rattling the Bars to discuss the school-to-prison pipeline and how it can be tackled through state legislatures.”

Watch the full interview:

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