End School to Prison Pipeline

Lead. Advocate. Be the Change.

The End the School-to-Prison Pipeline (ESTPP) Initiative is a year-round education and leadership initiative designed to empower students, educators, parents, and community advocates with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to create safer, more equitable learning environments.

Through interactive workshops, professional development, youth leadership experiences, and our annual ESTPP Conference, we bring communities together to address the challenges that contribute to youth criminalization, school exclusion, and inequities in education.

Our goal is to equip young people with confidence, leadership skills, and advocacy tools while helping the adults who support them develop effective strategies to protect, empower, and uplift students.

ESTPP Annual Conference

Our annual ESTPP Conference brings together educators, parents, students, youth advocates, community leaders, and organizations for a powerful day of learning, collaboration, and action.

The conference explores solutions to the school-to-prison pipeline through keynote speakers, expert panels, breakout sessions, youth voices, and community conversations focused on:

• Restorative practices and alternatives to punishment

• Youth leadership and empowerment

• Supporting students impacted by trauma and systemic barriers

• Building stronger relationships between schools, families, and communities

• Advocacy strategies for creating meaningful change

ESTPP Workshops & Training

Bring ESTPP to your school, organization, or community space. Our interactive workshops and empowerment presentations are designed for students, educators, parents, and youth-serving organizations.

Workshop topics include:

For Students

• Leadership & Finding Your Voice

• Confidence, Communication & Public Speaking

• Know Your Rights & Youth Advocacy

• Making Positive Choices and Building Your Future

For Educators & Adults

• Understanding the School-to-Prison Pipeline

• Recognizing Bias and Removing Barriers to Student Success

• Trauma-Informed Approaches to Supporting Youth

• Building Empowering School and Community Environments

Creating Leaders. Transforming Communities.

The ESTPP Initiative helps young people recognize their potential while providing educators, families, and advocates with the tools to build a future where every student has the opportunity to succeed.