The Impacts of the Literacy Crisis on the School-to-Prison Pipeline

This policy brief examines the connection between low literacy rates and youth incarceration, particularly among Black, Latino, and low-income students.

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Melissa Chai

Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Interim Chief People Officer

Melissa Chai is a high school student in Southern California with experience in civic engagement, youth representation, journalism, and legal advocacy. At YIP, she serves as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer.

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Melissa Chai

Other Fellowship Capstones

Gun Restrictions and School Shootings

Corporate Personhood and Political Elections in the United States: Constitutional and Policy Implications

Asian American Immigration and Discrimination in the United States