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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.
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Donuts with Dads event at Osborn CI brings incarcerated fathers together with their children
In collaboration with DOC staff, CTCIP held a Father’s Day event to bring together incarcerated fathers and their children for a morning of games, arts and crafts, and quality family time.
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IMRP Helps Launch Statewide Hate Crimes Awareness Campaign
New PSA highlights the impact of hate crimes and encourages CT residents to report incidents on a new online hate crimes portal.
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A Legacy Continued: How One Student’s Story Connects to Connecticut’s Anti-Profiling Efforts
MPA student Sincere Valentine explores how his grandfather’s legacy lives on through the Connecticut Racial Profiling Prohibition Project.
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