Policy makers are convinced that “tough love” and punishment are necessary to ensure young people do not reoffend and fall further through the cracks. But the opposite is true: as Washington state data consistently shows, incarceration hurts youth. It doesn’t have to be this way. We can rely on what works: family and community support. 💡 For a deeper dive check out the blog posts “The Greatest Gift We Can Give Our Kids" and "Diversion in the Juvenile Justice System" from our Home Safe series.