Connecticut
COVID-19 Assistance for the Justice Community
The ever-changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic requires policymakers and criminal justice practitioners to rapidly adapt their day-to-day operations to the situation at hand. While the pace and scale of the crisis can be overwhelming, the CSG Justice Center is committed more than ever to supporting its members—state and local officials working in all three branches of government in criminal and juvenile justice, behavioral health, housing, and labor.
Connecticut Initiatives
In partnership with Connecticut state leaders, the CSG Justice Center is working on several key criminal justice initiatives to increase public safety, including Face to Face, Justice Reinvestment, and Improving Outcomes for Youth.
Face to Face creates meaningful interactions between policymakers and people who have…
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Justice Reinvestment is a data-driven approach to improve public safety, reduce corrections…
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The Improving Outcomes for Youth ("IOYouth") initiative works with state and local…
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June 25, 2021
The Connecticut legislature recently passed sweeping legislation to advance juvenile justice reform…
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April 9, 2021
Legislation to improve Connecticut's juvenile justice system was introduced in the state…
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February 24, 2021
U.S. Department of Transportation grant funds can help states address racial profiling…
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February 22, 2021
We break down how governors across the country talked about criminal justice…
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January 11, 2021
Racial and ethnic disparities persist throughout the juvenile justice continuum, particularly when…
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April 22, 2020
Many reentry operations reported concerns about keeping their doors open, reporting cash-flow…
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April 1, 2020
In 2019, a historic number of governors took office for the first…
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February 20, 2020
We break down how governors across the country talked about criminal justice…
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Face to Face: Governor Ned Lamont
Face to Face: Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy
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