Transforming Youth Justice Program Cohort 8 Applications now being accepted!
Our Program Goals:
- To build the capacity of current and aspiring justice reformers to implement best practices in youth justice reform.
- To advance youth justice reformer’s knowledge of how to lead reform within Connecticut.
- To cultivate a statewide network of youth justice reformers who serve as a resource to the community.
Who We Are Looking For:
- New, mid-level managers in youth-serving organizations, including (but not limited to): state and local government, private agencies, non-profit service providers, secondary education settings, community and faith organizations, law enforcement, and advocates.
- Individuals interested in leading youth justice reform in their work setting and/or community through cultivating best practices, including (but not limited to): child and youth development, trauma, community advocacy, Restorative Justice, and Result Based Accountability (RBA).
- Goal-orientated and innovative developing leaders in the field of youth justice who want to raise their awareness of the systems that touch the lives of young people.
Expectations:
Accepted candidates will be required to attend each monthly session with some expected extra-curricular activity between sessions. Sessions are held at University of New Haven campus sites with the possibility of one field experience. A range of learning styles utilized includes lecture and didactic process, individual and small group interaction, large group sharing and discussion, and presentation. A number of subject matter experts in the field of youth/juvenile justice present to enhance knowledge and access to resources that will inform the development of individual/group Capstone Proposal(s).
Do you believe you have the potential to be an effective youth justice reformer and are looking to deepen your work? Are you beginning to lead within your organization and want to know about the important reform efforts happening in Connecticut? Apply now! The application’s due date is July 17th. There are only 15 participants per cohort so don’t delay!
Click HERE to apply. All fields must be completed in order to finalize your submission. Once you begin, you will be able to SAVE your work and return to it at a later time. You will receive confirmation that your submission has been saved. Once your application is complete and submitted, you will receive an email confirmation of your submission.
Any questions, please contact Shauntaye Williams-Monroe at 203-932-7358 or smonroe@newhaven.edu. We look forward to our next Transforming Youth Justice Program Cohort!