IJR

Connecticut Prison College Programs Struggle to Meet Growing Demand

Thousands of incarcerated people in Connecticut want to pursue higher education, and funding is available, but limited space and resources have kept programs from expanding to meet demand, officials ...
Hartford Courant

Connecticut prisons offer college courses, but lack of space, resources limits enrollment

Thousands of incarcerated people in Connecticut want to enroll in higher education — and financial aid is available — but limited space and resources in the state’s prison system have prevented the ...
Yahoo

CT child advocate: Young adults in state prisons face prolonged isolation and lack of programs

Connecticut's child advocate is calling for a ban on placing late adolescents, ages 18 to 21, in adult prisons after an investigation revealed extended periods of isolation and few opportunities for ...
Houston Chronicle

Connecticut prisons offer college courses, but a lack of space, resources is limiting enrollment

Thousands of incarcerated people in Connecticut want to enroll in higher education — and financial aid is available — but limited space and resources in the state’s prison system have prevented the ...