Current Initiatives

Inspire

Inspiring Connecticut’s children, youth, and families is at the heart of The Justice Education Center.

Career Pathways Technology Collaborative

The Career Pathways Technology Collaborative recognizes that capitalizing on a student’s aptitudes and interests leads to high school graduation, future study and long-term sustainable careers.

Learn More

Project Longevity

Project Longevity, in the cities of Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Waterbury. Norwich and New London focuses on reducing group and gun violence, minimize harm to communities through deterrence and targeted enforcement, care coordination and community ou

Learn More

ECHO - Self Esteem, Health, and Wellness

ECHO Perfect 10 is a training and experiential learning initiative implemented in 2012 to prepare high school and young adults for introduction to workplace culture, nurture interest in a variety of employment opportunities, increase self-confidence and u

Learn More

Community Healing and Resiliency

All forms of violence, personal and community, have robbed America’s neighborhoods of a sense of connection, safety and well-being.

Learn More

Project Safe Neighborhoods

For over 12 years, The Justice Education Center and the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut have collaborated on initiatives to reduce violence and curb juvenile crime. Entitled Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the U.S. Departmen&

Learn More

Bias Crimes and Bullying

The Bias Crimes Diversion Project is a 10-week interactive, research-based curriculum created by The Justice Education Center.

Learn More

Eyewitness Identification

Eyewitness misidentification is the single greatest cause of wrongful convictions nationwide, playing a role in 72% of convictions overturned through DNA testing.

Learn More

Building Bridges

Building Bridges works closely with labor unions, most especially the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and the Laborers International Union of North America to offer comprehensive training and credentialing programs for at-risk youth and young

Learn More

Project Moo

Project MOO is a 30-week program launched in January of 2024, introducing 8 to 14-year old Hartford children and youth to farm life, culinary arts, and the caring of animals.

Learn More