Join James Forman Jr., a Yale Law professor and Pulitzer Prize winner, alongside juvenile justice experts David Muhammad, Laura Abrams, and Katherine Lucero, as they unpack the striking 77% decline in juvenile incarceration from 2000 to 2020. They delve into the reasons behind this trend, contrasting punitive past practices with a focus on rehabilitation. The conversation also covers California's role, the challenges linked to COVID-19, and innovative community approaches that prioritize healing over punishment, offering a compassionate view of youth justice.

James Forman Jr., Yale Law School professor, discusses immunity, restorative justice, and victim healing in a legal case, exploring the balance between punishment and justice. The podcast also touches on identity protection, credit unions, and the portrayal of black families in the media and justice system reform.