CT: Juvenile Justice
Report: Crime drops in Connecticut; more work needed
Good news for Connecticut residents: The state saw a 4% overall decrease in crime in 2022. The latest "Crime in Connecticut" annual report shows a 13…
CT Campaign Addresses Root Causes of Youth 'Criminalization'
Reducing the number of young people involved in the criminal justice system means working on the root causes which can lead them there. A youth …
Youth-Justice Advocates Concerned as Crime Bill Heads to Gov's Desk
A youth crime bill passed by the Connecticut General Assembly has been sent to Gov. Ned Lamont's desk, even as some youth-justice advocates view the …
Report: Number of Youth Incarcerated in US Much Higher Than Documented
Young people in the U.S. were incarcerated in juvenile facilities 240,000 times in 2019, according to a new report, and current methods significantly …
CT Advocates: Addressing Social Challenges That Lead to Youth Crime is Key
Connecticut Senate Republicans have released a draft bill aiming to provide more work opportunities while also addressing a rise in crime among young …
Report: School Officers Don't Make Students Feel Safer
A new report shows the presence of police officers in school settings contributed to more referrals to law enforcement, particularly for students of …
Amid Car Theft Uptick, CT Advocates Want Youth Voices Heard in Solutions
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Officials are considering ways to handle an increase in car thefts and other crimes in Connecticut. Juvenile-justice advocates …
Racial Disparities in CT Juvenile Facilities Higher than US Trends
HARTFORD, Conn. -- While there has been a decline in youth incarceration overall, a report on data gathered just before the pandemic shows …
With Fewer CT Youths in Jail, Advocates See Path for More Reforms
HARTFORD, Conn. -- A new report shows Connecticut has been able to decrease the number of young people in its juvenile-justice system since …
CT Sees Major Drop in Youth Detention During Pandemic
HARTFORD, Ct. -- A new survey shows that across the country, the number of young people held in juvenile detention centers dropped by 24% in March …
Report Finds Little Academic or Safety Benefit from Police in Schools
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A new report says the presence of police officers in schools does not appear to enhance safety or improve academic …
Formerly Incarcerated Need Jobs, Opportunities
HARTFORD, Conn. – People who've spent time in Connecticut jails and prisons are asking the state to invest in opportunities for all instead of …