"Breaking the pipeline: dismantling the school-to-street-to-prison pipeline" focuses on interrupting the harmful trajectory that leads youth from schools into the criminal justice system. This pipeline often begins with punitive school policies, lack of support for at-risk students, and limited access to resources, which can push students out of education and into environments where they are vulnerable to criminal activity.
Dismantling this pipeline involves reforms such as restorative justice practices in schools, increased mental health and counseling services, equitable educational opportunities, and community support initiatives. By addressing these root causes, advocates aim to create an environment where students are guided toward positive futures, rather than being funneled toward street involvement and eventual incarceration.