Dignity in Schools Campaign-New York (DSC-NY) is a coalition of New York City public school students, families, educators, and advocates, organizing to transform our schools into safe, welcoming places that support young people to live full, self-determined lives.

DSC-NY Budget Campaign

We call on NYC’s elected officials to shift funding towards the resources and restorative practices that support every young person to learn and grow, and away from the police presence and culture that disrupts learning and violates the dignity and safety of students.

FY25 Policy Demands – Download Summary and Detailed Demands

Chalkbeat New York, February 23, 2024: NYC students, advocates call for school-based restorative justice, mental health funding

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Dignity in Schools Campaign-New York Members:

Advocates for Children of New York
Alliance for Quality Education
Brotherhood Sistersol
Center for Anti-Violence Education (CAE)
Children’s Defense Fund-New York
Desis Rising Up and Moving (DRUM)
Future of Tomorrow
Girls for Gender Equity
Integrate NYC
Make the Road New York
New Settlement Apartments Parent Action Committee
NYCLU Teen Activist Project
Partners for Dignity and Rights (Formally NESRI)
Restorative Justice Initiative
Sistas and Brothas United
Suspension Representation Project
The Bronx Defenders
The Circle Keepers
Theater of the Oppressed NYC
Urban Youth Collaborative (UYC)
YAYA Network