Connecting students with legal services to keep them in classrooms and out of cages

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Fighting the School-to-Prison Pipeline

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We connect families and young people with pro bono legal representation aimed at slowing the school-to-prison pipeline and keeping kids in school and out of prison. We provide impact litigation through class action and other suits to change the education and youth rights legal landscape. We ensure that financial resources aren't the obstacle that prevents parents and students from obtaining high-quality, zealous legal representation.

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Legal Services

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Student Defense Alliance connects students and families with attorneys who can support and represent students with special education, discipline, truancy, and other legal issues. We also offer educational resources to raise awareness and empower individuals to advocate for their rights.

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Fighting the School-to-Prison Pipeline

Join us in our fundraising initiatives to support our mission of combating discrimination in schools. Interested in volunteering as a pro bono attorney? Reach out to us!

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Who We Are

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Get to know the Student Defense Alliance team and learn more about the school-to-prison pipeline.

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Together, we can build a world in which students stay in school and out of prison. With your support, we can give every young person the opportunity to thrive, free from the impact of unjust and inequitable systems.

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