WEEK 9 (10/31 to 11/06): Criminalizing and Imprisoning Communities of Color | Real People, Real Lives, Real Implications

This week, we will conclude the discussion of Victor Rios’ book Punished. We will discuss the book’s methods and conclusions. We will also discuss how we can solve the issues outlined in his book. Does the author provide solutions?

Readings:

Rios, Punished: Chapters 6 through Conclusion: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bmcc/reader.action?docID=865849&ppg=114

Get the chapters here:

chapters-6-conclusion-Victor-Rios

Videos

Power Point:

The Pushouts

Special | 54m 16s|

Meet Dr. Victor Rios, a high school dropout and former gang member turned award-winning professor, author and expert on the school to prison pipeline, who works with young people who have been pushed out of school for reasons beyond their control.

https://www.pbs.org/video/the-pushouts-qqym5c/

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