💨 Abstract

An advocacy group, FWD.us, argues that locking up youths does not reduce crime long-term. In D.C., juvenile arrests have decreased by 20% since 2024, mirroring a national trend. Felicity Rose, vice president of FWD.us, attributes this to investments in summer jobs, health programs, and community support. She criticizes police crackdowns and recent youth curfews, asserting they do more harm than good.

Courtesy: Alan Etter