Episode 127 Rebroadcast School to Prison Pipeline. From Detention Hall to Detention Center

FOR THE PEOPLE... law in plain language

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. FOR THE PEOPLE WILL NOT BE BROADCASTING LIVE TONIGHT PLEASE ENJOY OUR REBROADCAST OF: School to Prison Pipeline, from Detention Hall to Detention Center When child’s play becomes something more! School to prison pipeline, WTF! When if ever should child’s play become criminalized? What are the financial incentives that motivate our school districts to incarcerate and not educate our children? Should our schools be responsible for the socialization of our children? How do we make more people aware of the epidemic of the School to Prison Pipeline? Special Guests The Honorable Jordan Harris Pennsylvania State Representative was elected to the State Legislature on Nov. 6, 2012, representing the 186th Legislative District in Philadelphia. Prior to being elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Harris was appointed as the Executive Director of Philadelphia's Youth Commission where he advised the Mayor, City Council and other key decision makers. Representative Harris earned his Bachelor's Degree in Governmental and Political Affairs and a Master's Degree in Education. Representative Harris is sought after to discuss youth leadership and development a t universities, churches and on other platforms across the nation. Harris is an informed advocate for the improvement of the educational system. Ian Ranzer, English teacher. Prior to teaching at Friends Select in Philadelphia, Ian taught English at The Haverford School as well as Brooklyn Friends School and the Vermont public school system. Ian's primary focus is American Literature and he has also taught courses in women’s literature, utopian fiction and new journalism. As a personal passion outside of school, Ian is Program Director at G-town Radio, as well as host of Mt. Airy Groove (formerly Soul Junction,) a head noddin' amalgamation of jazz, soul, fusion, Brazil, AfroBeat, and all funky things, mixed seamlessly on 100% vinyl, which can be heard weekly on G-town radio.com on Wednesdays afternoons from 12:00-2:00 PM (EST). Mary R. Pitts, CEO of ‘Prophetic Presentations, speaking to the hearts of mankind, via the ARTS', developed her love and interest in the Performing Arts at an early age in her local church, as an actor and later as a writer, director and producer. Mary completed her Associates Degree in General Studies at Community College of Philadelphia and received her Bachelor’s Degree from LaSalle University in sociology. Mary is a former department of Human Services Social Worker, and a pure advocate for children. Mary is a frequent guest on and guest co-host on For the People, law in plain language. Mary also co-hosts the Broke N truth show which can be heard weekly on G-town radio.com on Tuesday night from 9:30 -1030 PM (EST) Studio Line 215-609-4301 TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS. TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke Poet and Breeayre Andersons aka “Breeze” Executive Producer: Renee Norris-Jones Managing Producer: Chamara Cotton aka ‘Ladygohard' and 'Cheddar’ Associate Producer: Robbin K. Stanton, aka “Aunt Robbin” FTP Team: Senorita Nora Norris, Asia "P-roc" Proctor & Marcha" Marcy H," Hilaire This episode was produced by Chamara Cotton Weekly Podcasts: iTunes & Podomatic Like us FACEBOOK ~ Follow us TWITTER Or1ginal Air date: March 4, 2014 ~ LISTEN with the TUNEIN APP on your SMARTPHONE ~