The Connection has long been on of Connecticut's leaders in improving community safety and justice by helping those involved in the crimial justice system become productive and valued citizens. Starting with our original program, The Connection House - one of the first halfway houses in the state - to our latest, a unique scattered site apartment program for people leaving prison, we have provided the necessary residential, rehabilitation, and supervisory services to help people turn around their lives. Working closely with our funders and partners, we have utilized proven state-of-the-art cognitive behavioral treatment approaches to successfully reduce criminal recidivism.

Who benefits? People leaving prison who are re-entering society.

Why do it? Every known study on criminal recidivism has found that positive support helps predict successful and safe adjustment in the community.

With what results? Three-quarters of the Connection's community justice clients successfully complete their programs.

At what cost? Our community justice beds cost a third less than prison.