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A More Just New York City: Independent Commission on New York City Criminal Justice and Incarceration Reform

Apr 3, 2017

For more than one year, the Commission has studied the City’s criminal justice system, and Rikers Island in particular. In addition to gathering formal testimony and interviewing a wide range of experts—city officials, corrections staff, formerly incarcerated New Yorkers and their families, prosecutors, defense attorneys, clergy, service providers, advocates, and others—the Commission undertook a far-reaching community engagement process, including meetings with the faith community, design workshops, public roundtables throughout the City, and a website to solicit public input. The Commission also performed in-depth data analysis and evaluated model programs and practices from across the country and around the world.

Advocacy, New York, Partner Resource, Report
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Connecticut Employer Survey: Practices and Attitudes Regarding the Hiring of Formerly-Incarcerated Person and Recommendations for Driving Better Outcomes

Dec 1, 2016

The prison system both in the United States and Connecticut is a constant revolving door through which thousands pass each and every year. Unfortunately, many of those entering our prisons are formerly-incarcerated individuals returning after failing to make it on the outside. In Connecticut, over half of released prisoners return within three years of their release, thereby costing taxpayers millions of dollars.

This survey seeks to 1) identify the current practices and prevailing attitudes of large and small employers in Connecticut regarding the hiring of formerly-incarcerated job applicants; 2) examine what incentives or other factors might enhance the prospects of ex-offenders landing jobs; and 3) consider possible reforms or initiatives that might drive better outcomes in terms of reducing recidivism and turning Connecticut’s formerly-incarcerated population into productive, taxpaying members of their communities, thereby relieving some of the strains on Connecticut’s criminal justice and correction budgets.

Advocacy, Connecticut, Partner Resource, Report
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Invisible No More

Dec 11, 2013

Partnership For Strong Communities, in partnership with the Consultation Center at the Yale University School of Medicine, presents a report on the causal factors and shared experiences of Connecticut homeless youth. The report was compiled using testimonials from homeless youth between the ages of 14-24, and the service providers and advocates who serve this vulnerable population.

Published by Partnership For Strong Communities, as part of the Connecticut Runaway and Homeless Youth Project

Advocacy, Connecticut, Partner Resource, Report, Youth Justice
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FULL REPORT — Juvenile Justice Reform in Connecticut: How Collaboration and Commitment Have Improved Public Safety and Outcomes for Youth

Feb 27, 2013

The full report discusses in detail the conclusions stated in the Executive Summary and includes infographics, a summary of accomplishments and a timeline of change. The full report also describes the transformation of the justice system over two decades and the keys to success that allowed for this advancement.

Published by Justice Policy Institute, as part of CT Juvenile Justice Reform Documentation Project

Advocacy, Collective Impact, Connecticut, National, Partner Resource, Report, Tow Resource, Youth Justice
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY — Juvenile Justice Reform in Connecticut: How Collaboration and Commitment Have Improved Public Safety and Outcomes for Youth

Feb 27, 2013

The Executive Summary of the report details the accomplishments, keys to success and lessons learned from Connecticut’s campaign to reform its juvenile justice system. In 2007, Connecticut made national headlines when it passed a law ending its status as one of just three states that automatically tried and punished all 16 and 17 year-olds as adults. Yet, this historic “Raise the Age” legislation is just one of many reforms enacted by Connecticut’s juvenile justice system in recent years. Propelled by a determined coalition of advocates and public sector innovators, Connecticut has forged a new consensus for progressive change in juvenile justice, and it has transformed a previously wasteful, punitive, ineffective, and often abusive juvenile justice system into a national model – at no additional cost to taxpayers.

Published by Justice Policy Institute, as part of CT Juvenile Justice Reform Documentation Project

Advocacy, Collective Impact, Connecticut, National, Partner Resource, Report, Tow Resource, Youth Justice
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