Unlocking PotentialEnding the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Number of suspension out of all U.S. students

Number 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

1 2 3Prevention

Reintegration

Advocacy

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. Griffin

Advocacy

Staff and Organizational Culture

Personal Relationships = Better Outcomes

Extensive Training Program

3:1 Student to Volunteer Ratio

Reaching our Client Base Accessibility

Transportation

Desirability

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)

Julie Kisaka

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