Care, Not Control demands a better, more just world for all young people, and especially Black and brown youth. Our vision to build a world that is free from state-sanctioned harm is as follows:
Place a moratorium on building or re-opening youth facilities. We call on lawmakers to immediately close or stop the reopening of juvenile detention facilities and youth placement centers.
Do not treat youth as if they are adults.
Reinvest public dollars in community-based alternatives and public safety that does not rely on policing or incarceration.