According to a 1997 court decision, Connecticut must ensure that juveniles in state detention get a good education. But 23 years later, that’s still a challenge. We’ll discuss why there are few quality educational programs offered in the criminal justice system, with guests:
- Marisa Halm, attorney and director, TeamChild Juvenile Justice Project, Center for Children’s Advocacy
- Maria Pirro, acting superintendent of schools, Unified School District #1, Connecticut Department of Corrections
- Joseph Tomassone, Ph.D., acting associate commissioner for programs and services, Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth, New York State Office of Children and Family Services
- Lynette Tannis, author, Educating Incarcerated Youth: Exploring the Impact of Relationships, Expectations, Resources, and Accountability
- Agata Raszczyk-Lawska, managing attorney, Children at Risk Unit, Connecticut Legal Services