On These Grounds: Take Action
Watch On These Grounds and join local and national efforts to end the over-policing of students, and invest in school-based counselors and mental health staff, as well as practices that create supportive, safe learning environments where students can thrive.
What you can do
Your donation allows EveryBlackGirl, Inc. to support Black girls around the country who experience trauma caused by over-policing.
Tell your elected officials to support The Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act, which would prohibit the use of federal funds for police in schools and help schools hire counselors, social workers, and support staff.
The South Carolina Juvenile Justice Reform Act, or S.53, would overhaul the state’s youth justice system. The proposed bill would vastly decrease the number of children who enter into the custody of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.
Use a guide from the Education Civil Rights Alliance to look up your school district’s public data on racial and disability disparities in discipline, including suspensions, expulsions, and referrals to law enforcement.
Join #PoliceFreeSchools, a national campaign led by the Advancement Project and Alliance for Educational Justice, and connect with their local partner organizations in your city or town.
Download the film’s discussion guide with additional resources and discussion prompts to help plan a screening and discussion.