An emphasis on discipline / zero tolerance in schools with large minority or disadvantaged populations DOES create a school-to-prison pipeline
Then, make your case. Does this pipeline exist? Is there a disproportionate number of minority or disadvantaged juveniles in the juvenile justice system? Consider “the disproportionality of juveniles from disadvantaged backgrounds becoming incarcerated because of harsh school or local policies” (Peak). What do you think causes this? If you don’t think it is caused by strict school policies, why does this seem to be the case on the surface? What can be done to minimize the pipeline or the appearance of a pipeline? Beyond strong discipline and zero tolerance, what other approaches should schools take to ensure safety and discipline?
References: Elias, M. (2013, Spring). The school-to-prison pipeline. Learning For Justice.https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/spring-2013/the-school-to-prison-pipeline
Peak, K. J., & Madensen, T. D. (2018). Introduction to criminal justice: Interactive eBook. Sage Publications.