Disrupting School-to-Prison Pipeline: S.A.F.E. Education Impact

In the realm of education, particularly in underserved communities, the school-to-prison pipeline has been a pressing issue. However, there is hope on the horizon with the emergence of specialized agencies like Student Advocacy & Family Engagement Education Agency, LLC (S.A.F.E. Education Agency).

S.A.F.E. Education Agency is committed to interrupting the school-to-prison pipeline by putting the students' voices first, empowering families, and arming educators with the necessary resources and mindset to cultivate equity, healing, and freedom in schools, with a specific focus on Black and Brown youth in South Fulton and other regions. One of the standout services that S.A.F.E. Education Agency provides is the SHIFT Curriculum for grades K-12, designed to promote positive change within schools. The agency also offers the SHIFT Forward mentorship initiative, advocacy and training programs, professional development opportunities for educators, family engagement and advocacy services, mentorship programs, school and district consultations, as well as speaking engagements and advocacy work. The focal point of S.A.F.E. Education Agency is its distinctive approach of centering redemption, advocacy, and lived experiences as catalysts for change, along with its unwavering dedication to involving former inmates as mentors, prioritizing advocacy, and grounding all efforts in real stories of change and resilience. The agency's website is aimed at delivering a plethora of resources and tools, fostering community involvement, facilitating curriculum access for school districts, showcasing impact and success stories, and seeking donations for sustainability. The website is set to incorporate various features like a digital resource hub, an event calendar, a secure login portal for partner schools, data analytics dashboards, and avenues for supporting donations to maintain the agency's vital work. By championing these initiatives, S.A.F.E. Education Agency is actively reshaping the educational landscape and offering a lifeline for marginalized youth on their journey to a brighter, more promising future.