The "cradle to prison pipeline" refers to:
A) The bullying that occurs in many schools
B) High dropout rates among African American boys that can lead to imprisonment
C) The lack of a quality education in poor neighborhoods
D) The expulsion rate of high school seniors

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The "cradle to prison pipeline" specifically refers to the trend of African American boys who drop out of school being at a higher risk for imprisonment later in life. This is due to systemic issues such as poverty, lack of access to resources, and discrimination within the criminal justice system.

The "Cradle to Prison Pipeline" Refers To