Oct
24
Kickoff Webinar Series Speakers
Moderator Sen. Gary Winfield Co-Chair Judiciary Vice-Chair Education Sen. Gary Winfield has served in the Connecticut General Assembly since 2014, advocating for critical reforms in criminal justice and social equity. He was instrumental in legislation to reduce police use of force and raise the age for juvenile prosecution. Winfield also championed the creation of racial […]
Oct
08
Conference
The Tow Youth Justice Institute (TYJI) was created in the fall of 2014 thanks to the generous support of The Tow Foundation, whose many years of investment in juvenile justice improvements have had a significant impact in Connecticut and beyond. With the Tow Foundation, the University of New Haven and the State of Connecticut as [...]
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Aug
19
Black Lives Matter
Dear Friends, Our hearts are heavy as we witness centuries of racial injustice continue. The Tow Youth Justice Institute stands in solidarity with protesters and hope this will be the last time there is a need for what unfortunately is ineffectual action. Even when we feel we have made progress in reducing racial and ethnic [...]
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Our Partners
Our Partners Since 2014, the work of the Tow Youth Justice Institute has been supported by multiple partners. We are grateful for our founding partner the Tow Foundation, and the University of New Haven, State of Connecticut and our other partners and funders who have been the engine behind our mission. Project Partners Funders Funding [...]
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TYJI Strategic Plan
2021-2024 Strategic Goals After four years of operation, the TYJI has made successful steps toward its original goals. We have established the Institute as an important center for dissemination of knowledge and capacity building in subject matter areas critical to youth justice reform efforts. As we work to fulfill our mission and vision, we have [...]
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Sep
26
History
The Tow Youth Justice Institute (TYJI) was created in the fall of 2014 thanks to the generous support of The Tow Foundation, whose many years of investment in juvenile justice improvements have had a significant impact in Connecticut and beyond. With the Tow Foundation, the University of New Haven and the State of Connecticut as [...]
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Sep
20
Our Mission, Vision, Values
Our Mission The Tow Youth Justice Institute is a university, state and private partnership established to lead the way for juvenile justice reform through the engagement of policy makers, practitioners, service providers, students, communities, youth and their families. TYJI works to promote the use of effective, data-driven practices, programs and policies related to youth justice, [...]
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