For too many students of color, school discipline policies mirror https://cmjcenter.org the criminal justice system. Suspensions, expulsions, and school-based arrests increase dropout risks and incarceration rates. Advocacy efforts aimed at dismantling this school-to-prison pipeline focus on restorative practices, equitable education policies, and student-led reform. Giving youth a voice in reshaping school culture is a critical step toward long-term systemic justice.