Unlocking Potential
Unlocking PotentialEnding the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Number of suspension out of all U.S. studentsNumber of suspension out of all black U.S. students
The Problem
Mission: Unlocking Potential seeks to prevent middle and high school students from getting trapped in the school-to-prison pipeline by fostering supportive communities and providing opportunities for extracurricular learning and expression.
Program Goals
123PreventionReintegrationAdvocacy
Prevention
Participation in extracurricular activities reduces the likelihood that students will engage in risky behavior such as drug use and delinquency
- The Atlantic
Reintegration
Providing an education program for long-term suspended and expelled youth during periods of disciplinary removal would not only benefit the youth, it would also benefit the community and increase youth re-entry into traditional public school
- Team Child Advocacy
Students must be informed about the issues that affect their lives and become their own advocates.
- Interview with Dr. GriffinAdvocacy
Staff and Organizational Culture
Personal Relationships = Better Outcomes
Extensive Training Program
3:1 Student to Volunteer Ratio
Reaching our Client BaseAccessibility
TransportationDesirability
Meals Provided
Recognition for Accomplishments
5-Year Plan
Financial PlanEstimated Costs(per 1, 5-week course)
Course supplies ($200-$1000)
Meals ($235)
Transportation ($210.75)
Facilities (provided by school)
Course supplies: estimated the rangeMeal cost: average school lunch times 2 (two meals a day), times 5 (five courses, one a week), times 10 (10 students on average)Transportation cost: average bus driver salary per hour times 1.5 (to account for overtime pay), times 2 (one hour in morning one at night), times 5 (five week course)14
Julie Kisaka
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