The role of International Human Rights in Connecticut’s criminal legal system: Lessons Learned from the International Justice Exchange
The Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP) embarked on a comprehensive educational initiative this past Fall, featuring a series of panel discussions across various locations. These sessions discussed the significant work of the International Justice Exchange (IJE), offering invaluable insights, reflections, and critical information. The panels included guest speakers from both Norway and Germany.
On November 29, 2023, moderator Andrew Clark, Director of the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy at UCONN, joined guest speakers, James Jeter, Co-Founder and Director, Full Citizen’s Coalition, Michael Lawlor, Associate Professor, University of New Haven, Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Wolf, Honorary Professor of Criminal Sciences, University of Tübingen and Per Sigurd Vage, International Advisor/ Director, Correctional Service of Norway to discuss the criminal legal system and human rights implications.
Andew Clark opened his remarks by stating, “CT has had a series of reforms since the early 2000’s, changing it’s trajectory to a smart on crime approach.” This panel discussion was a part of the International Justice Exchange at which is supported by the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP) at UConn in collaboration with numerous Connecticut, national and international organizations. More information can be found here: https://internationaljusticeexchange.org/
Click here to view the entire panel discussion: International Justice Exchange University of New Haven on Vimeo