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  • In some states, the census is an investment. Not Connecticut.

    Mark Pazniokas

    October 30, 2019 |

    The Connecticut Mirror |

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    Response Location: United States, Connecticut

    The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving granted $448,400 to 20 community organizations to support voter registration and the census. Connecticut did not earmark any money in the state budget for the census. Public libraries will use grant money to hire staff to help residents complete the census online, the method being encouraged due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The census is tied to federal aid and political representation so advocates warn that, despite being a federal responsibility, state funds are needed to support nonprofits and foundations working to ensure an accurate count of Connecticut residents.

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  • In prison, 'Reimagining Justice' - and a governor's legacy

    Mark Pazniokas

    May 31, 2018 |

    The Connecticut Mirror |

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    Response Location: United States, Cheshire, Connecticut

    Inspired by German institutions, a prison in Connecticut is focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment for the most disruptive young inmates. Sixteen months after the program launched, there has been no violence among the group. Guided by neuroscience and a desire for increased public safety, officials give young inmates intensive training in education and life skills along as well as mentoring and a staff willing to use different approaches.

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  • 'To focus on young adults who are in prison is very cutting edge'

    Mark Pazniokas

    March 05, 2017 |

    The Connecticut Mirror |

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    Response Location: United States, Connecticut

    The state of Connecticut is partnering with the Vera Institute of Justice to creating a new model of incarceration for young people ages 18 to 25. That state has created four integration centers to help inmates transition back to the community and opened a unit for young male prisoners who are mentored by those serving life sentences. They engage in circle-based conversations daily to promote communication and curtail conflict within the correctional center.

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