What have our Interns been up to?
“Working with the students at Hillhouse this summer has been such a positive experience. I really enjoyed learning along with the youth and hearing what our wonderful speakers had to say. My only hope is that this program continues to make a difference in the minds of these students and they have learned to stand up to injustices and fight for what is right.” – Nikki Crimmins
Nicole Crimmins is a First-year graduate student in the Community Psychology program at the University of New Haven. She received a Bachelor’s of Arts from Fairfield University with a major in Sociology and a minor in Peace and Justice Studies. When she is not studying, she enjoys painting, drawing and spending time with her pets. After shadowing the previous project coordinator of Social Justice School, Nicole took the lead on this year’s arrangements. She enjoyed spending her summer with the youth population of New Haven while facilitating a positive and constructive learning environment. She is passionate about educating youth on social justice topics in order to create the next generation of leaders.
Jessica Morgan is from Framingham, Massachusetts. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a Minor in Criminology at Framingham State 
University in 2021. She is now in her second year at the University of New Haven where she is pursuing a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice. Jessica also works as a Research Fellow for the Tow Youth Justice Institute. This summer she helped facilitate Social Justice School and presented on the LGBTQIA+ Social Movement.
“Being part of this program was very rewarding. Engaging youth on social justice issues is not only impactful but essential for creating change. It’s fulfilling to know that kids were still talking about the class after leaving the classroom.”
Jasmine Kau
r graduated with her M.S in Criminal Justice and is currently enrolled in the Ph.D. program at The University of New Haven. Jasmine has been working hand in hand with the MarComm Department, creating Issue Briefs, contributing to Newsletter articles, and researching social media posts for publishing.
“This is my first summer in the US. Working, studying, interning, traveling, and discovering, this was one of those memorable summers that become integral to the story of your life. I was deeply engaged in gaining real-life experience in US criminal justice system by interning with Southern Connecticut State University Police Department and by taking doctoral-level coursework. The most enriching was the opportunity to write for the University’s Tow Youth Justice Institute. I not only learned the research skills and about many fascinating aspects of Connecticut’s and the National juvenile justice system, but I also made great friends and found managers. I must say summer 2022 brought me closer to realizing my professional aspirations and my personal dreams.”