This episode is part of a special Crisis Prevention Series produced in partnership with the Center on PBIS Crisis Prevention Workgroup, where we explore how PBIS systems can support schools in preventing, preparing for, and responding to crises.
What does it mean to protect a school community without criminalizing the students within it? Kristin Bailey joins us to examine the distinction between discipline and safety and the potential effects of exclusionary responses.
- Kristin began her work in Denver as a Colorado State Public Defender in Arapahoe County, where she served as a dedicated advocate for young clients. She joined the in-house counsel team at Denver Public Schools in 2018. In this role, Kristin works to keep more students in school rather than pushing them into the delinquency system. She is committed to helping schools create welcoming, inclusive, and safe environments for all students while working to reverse the school-to-prison pipeline.
Together, we consider what safety looks like when it is not rooted primarily in punishment or removal. We also explore how PBIS and restorative practices can help schools balance accountability and support while preserving student dignity, connection, and belonging.