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CT policy would prioritize alternatives to arrest for kids suspected of low-level crimes

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Opinion: As Connecticut’s systems falter, kids are in danger

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New CT Law Limits Handcuffing Of Juveniles Under 14

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News from the Connecticut Justice Alliance

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CTJA Releases 2025 Annual Report, Outlines Priorities for Upcoming Legislative Session
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CTJA Statement on House Passage of Bill Limiting Use of Handcuffs on Children
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Connecticut Justice Alliance Statement: Legislative Budget Invests in Youth Justice and Diversion Programs
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    Tell CT: No New Youth Prisons!

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    Connecticut is currently planning to build a new locked youth facility in response to prolonged stays in detention, as well as 2018 legislation. That approach moves the state backward.

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