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Which Way, L.A.?

De-Criminalizing Elementary and Middle Schools Students

Thousands of students at LA Unified have received tickets from campus police for offenses including shoving, writing on desks or "disturbing the peace." That means appearing in court, the loss of class time and even the loss of interest in going to school at all.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Thousands of students at LA Unified have received tickets from campus police for offenses including shoving, writing on desks or "disturbing the peace." That means appearing in court, the loss of class time and even the loss of interest in going to school at all. Some warn it can lead to a life of crime and civil rights groups Now, there's a new policy for kids 12 and under.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Los Angeles School Police Department

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    Labor/Community Strategy Center

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