The seminar aims to address the disproportionate disciplinary actions faced by Black students in elementary and middle schools, which often contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline. Through collaboration between Penn GSE, Penn Carey Law’s Youth Advocacy Project (YAP), Collective Climb, and West Philadelphia High School counselors, this event explores restorative, trauma-informed alternatives to punitive discipline. By uniting educators, advocates, and students, the discussion centers on redefining discipline through empathy, equity, and education justice.

Event open to Du Bois residents.