A criminal justice program intended as an alternative to confinement for pre-trial detainees.

Our mission is to offer clients a positive sense of direction, empower them to behave as law-abiding citizens and productive members of society. Programs are designed to address the characteristics of the offenders that can be changed, and are associated with the individual’s criminal activities.

Located on Howe Street in New Haven, the Re-Interview Program combines monitoring and therapeutic interventions to assist each client with their positive integration into the community. The goal of the program is to encourage a lifestyle with includes drug abstinence, elimination of anti-social (criminal) behavior, development of employable skills, and the acquisition of positive attitudes.

Services provided include:

• Vocational Training
• Group Counseling
• Substance Abuse Education
• Assistance with:
  • Money Management
  • Resume Writing
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Coping Skills
    

All referrals for this program come from the Court Support Services Division.

For more information regarding the Re-Interview Program, contact Monique Ruffin at 203-752-9343 or mruffin@theconnectioninc.org.