Washington State
Every student deserves to stay in school.
The school-to-prison pipeline pushes Washington’s most vulnerable students out of classrooms and into the justice system. We’re building a coalition to stop it.
What Is the Pipeline?
The school-to-prison pipeline is not inevitable.
Zero-tolerance discipline policies, police in schools, and chronic underfunding push our most vulnerable students — disproportionately students of color and students with disabilities — out of classrooms and into the justice system. Our coalition brings together advocates, educators, families, and formerly impacted youth to change that.
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Research & Resources
What the evidence shows
Washington Law & Policy
State statutes, district policies, and pending legislation on school discipline and juvenile justice.
Browse →Data & Research
Disaggregated suspension rates, incarceration statistics, and peer-reviewed evidence on discipline reform.
Browse →Solutions & Best Practices
Restorative justice, trauma-informed care, and discipline alternatives that keep students in school.
Browse →Juvenile Justice & Diversion
Pre-arrest diversion programs, court reform, and re-entry pathways for justice-involved youth.
Browse →Know Your Rights
Student rights guides, parent handbooks, and legal resources for families navigating the system.
Browse →Media & Stories
Investigative journalism, student voices, and community narratives on discipline and incarceration.
Browse →Add your voice to the coalition.
Organizations and individuals across Washington are working together to end the school-to-prison pipeline. Join us.