Juvenile Justice

Our juvenile justice work seeks to

Reduce the number of children and youth involved in the juvenile justice system -- and improve outcomes for children and youth who are involved -- through best practices that keep children and youth in school; keep children, youth, schools, and communities safe; address academic, mental health, and behavioral health needs as early as possible; provide children and youth with developmentally-appropriate services; and reduce recidivism.
Reduce inequities in the juvenile justice system attributable to poverty and race.

February 2013
The Governor's Proposed Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget: The Impact on Children

This report outlines some of the proposals affecting children contained within Governor Malloy’s proposed budget, as well as their likely impacts – highlighting proposed changes in stat
August 2012
Protecting Kids, Preventing Crime: Creating a Fair and Effective Juvenile Justice System

Connecticut has made great improvements in recent years in its treatment of young people who have committed crimes. As this issue brief for candidates outlines, going forward, Connecticut nee
February 2012
The Governor's Proposed Fiscal Year 2013 Budget: The Impact on Children

As Connecticut families continue struggling to emerge from the Great Recession, policymakers must ensure that state budget changes do not undermine our prospects for recovery, in both the short and

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