In support of OPM’s Criminal Justice Planning and Policy Division (CJPPD), the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP) at UConn’s School of Public Policy, is excited to welcome representatives of the Minnesota Transformation and Reentry through Education and Community (TREC), one of the most effective models of Second Chance Pell, to Connecticut for a series of events and conversations Oct. 21st – 24th.

During their visit, organization directors will highlight their pioneering work with Second Chance Pell to a variety of Connecticut stakeholders. Participants will share current initiatives in Connecticut’s own criminal justice and education landscape and the potential expansion of efforts among Connecticut’s private and public institutions of higher learning.

Day 2 of this event series, hosted by the IMRP and to be held near UConn Hartford’s campus, is open to the public with registration currently open and available. There is no fee to attend although space is limited and advance registration is required.

This open opportunity will take place Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Hartford Club, located at 46 Prospect Street in Hartford, CT from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. The agenda will cover a range of practical topics, from administration, policies in corrections and higher education, to federal funding. The heart of these discussions will be future-focused, aligning a shared mission, vision, and purpose, along with metrics that reflect our core values. These efforts will further inform needs assessment study for the delivery of postsecondary education programs in correctional facilities as tasked by HB 5127. 

Interested participants may utilize the REGISTRATION LINK to secure their spot or forward to peers or colleagues who may be interested in attending 

Please reach out to IMRP@uconn.edu with additional questions.