Tag: Prison Pipeline

  • Program to Keep Juveniles Out of Prison Could Expand

    By Andrew Bowen The San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday is set to vote on expanding a restorative justice program to keep juvenile delinquents out of prison. The National Conflict Resolution Center has been operating a pilot program in the City Heights neighborhood called Restorative Community Conferencing, under which mediators set up meetings…

  • Voices: New Teachers Bear the Burden of Public Policy Failures

    By Oscar Ramos Oscar Ramos taught at The Preuss School for seven years and now works at a public school district in Texas. He’s also a previous contributor to Speak City Heights partner Voice of San Diego. Ramos’ commentary has been edited for style and clarity. Say you’re a teacher. You’re conducting a lesson in…