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.