Transforming Youth Justice Leadership Development Program


Dear Agency and Organization Leadership,

We are pleased to announce that our application period for the fourth cohort of Transforming Youth Justice Leadership Development Program being offered by the Tow Youth Justice Institute and the University of New Haven in 2019 is now open. With thanks for the generous support from our funders, this program will be provided at no cost to accepted individuals or their agencies.


For this fourth cohort, which will meet monthly from March to November 2019, we are now accepting applications from individuals interested in and actively involved in youth justice reform efforts across the state. This application period ends Friday, November 16, 2018 at 5 p.m.

Three main goals of the program are to: 

  • Build the capacity of present and future leaders as agents of change in youth justice reform
  • Advance leadership development skills and knowledge of best practices in youth justice reform
  • Serve as a resource to the organizations, communities, and systems serving youth through a network of dedicated leaders of reform 

Applicants who are mid-level managers and leaders in law enforcement, state and local government, private agencies, non-profit service providers, secondary education, policymakers, community and faith leaders, parents and caregivers, and advocates are being sought for this nine month program. A rich curriculum has been developed by our University of New Haven team and is intended to ensure a current and future workforce of youth justice leaders who are committed, competent and passionate about making the system work effectively to support positive change for young people in our communities. 

Please click HERE for more information about the program and instructions to apply for the 2019 Cohort #4.

We ask that you please forward this invitation and link to individuals within your agency/organization and community whom you would consider qualified to apply and for whom you would nominate to this program as well as to your email distribution network. We look forward to our statewide 2019 Leadership cohort!

For more information, please contact Sue Cusano, Office Manager at 203-932-7083 or scusano@newhaven.edu.



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