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Policy for the Public Good
At the Institute, process matters. We don’t purport to have the answer to the complex challenges facing our world, but believe we can solve them together.
For over 20 years, our team of dedicated public servants has addressed social and community issues using unbiased, fact-based approaches to develop and implement fair and effective public policies. We bring together diverse stakeholders - including the public, elected officials, state agencies, educators, nonprofit providers, advocacy organizations, and impacted individuals - to drive positive change.
As a non-partisan organization, we take pride in being a respected and visible part of Connecticut, conducting ethical scientific research and transparently sharing our findings. We nurture a constant curiosity through events like conferences, forums, and training sessions to promote ongoing dialogue and collective growth.
Featured News

From Classroom to Commission: Finding a Fast-Track to Success
A willingness to learn, a class project, and research internship led MPP grad Tommy Dowd, program admin for the CT Sentencing Commission, to his current role.
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Students Contemplate Voting Access on National Voter Registration Day
IMRP Director Andrew Clark provided School of Public Policy students with a tour of Connecticut’s Old State House and a presentation on improving voter turnout.
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Creating National Connections to Better Serve Connecticut
Connecticut Sentencing Commission gathers at national conference, takes away best practices and tools to revisit and refine CTSC mission and vision.
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