The Genesis Disrupt the Pipeline Task Force is beginning its campaign to increase resources towards restorative justice in Alameda County. Our leaders have gathered some denominational Statements regarding the school to prison pipeline. The statements can be viewed by following the links bellow. The United Methodist Church Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) United Church of Christ (UCC): Statement on mass incarceration United Church of Christ: Statement on ending youth

Youth Reflection, OUSD Budget November 2017: Sitting in the Oakland Unified School District budget cuts meeting as an outsider was a unique experience. I did not have a lot of insight into the origins of the budget cuts, or the controversy around them. Upon entering, the room felt immediately tense. The informational session was less an organized presentation, and more just yelling from the community. There was pushback on almost every key fact that was presented. $15 Millio