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Justice Reform Update: CT Latino Network
Maricela Baez of CT Latino News interviewed CPA Executive Director for their online news show, CTLN Opinion+. Maricela and Beth discuss the latest justice reform updates in Connecticut, CPA's new Waterbury Reentry Welcome Center, and other services we provide...
Kayla Callahan Named Program Operations Director for Reentry and Community Service Programs
We are thrilled to announce that Kayla Callahan is joining Community Partners in Action’s Executive Team as a Program Operations Director. In her role, she will oversee our Reentry Welcome Centers, Resettlement Program, Work Release Program, and Community Service...
Art from Prison Inspires Teen Poets
Local teens, ages 14-18 participating in the Greater Hartford Arts Council “Neighborhood Studios: Write to the Point” summer program visited The Mark Twain House & Museum. The teens chose artworks from our 2020/2021 Prison Arts Program Annual Show at Mark Twain...
Video on Demand: “BREATHING FIRE” hosted by Mark Twain House and CPA
On July 28th, the Mark Twain House & Museum and Community Partners in Action (CPA) hosted a discussion with author Jaime Lowe and CPA Executive Director Beth Hines about Jaime's book "Breathing Fire: Female Inmates on the Front Lines of California’s Wildfires."...
Criminal Justice Bills Passed in 2021
During the 2021 legislative session, we witnessed the passing of an unprecedented number of bills that continue the reinvention of the criminal justice system in Connecticut. Community Partners in Action supported the advocacy efforts for several of these bills and...
Visit the 2020/2021 Prison Arts Program Annual Show
At the Mark Twain House & Museum through December 31, 2021 "Somewhat damaged but that's O.K." by Yongmi Olsen is featured on the 2020/2021 Annual Show Poster Community Partners in Action's 2020/2021 Prison Arts Program Annual Show at the Mark Twain House and...
As LGBTQ+ Pride Month Comes to a Close
As Pride Month 2021 comes to a close, we want to thank our donors, supporters, and community partners, who are part of the LGBTQ+ community, for believing in our mission. Community Partners in Action is committed to championing criminal justice reform and advocating...
Video On Demand: “Mission Moment: Reentry Welcome Centers”
CPA Executive Director Beth Hines talks about Community Partners in Action's history and programs, with a special focus on our Reentry Welcome Centers and how community members can get involved through our Reentry Backpack Program. https://youtu.be/Sml-YAktoRQ
Video On-Demand: Mark Twain House & CPA Event “WAITING FOR AN ECHO”
The Mark Twain House & Museum and Community Partners in Action teamed up to present a fascinating discussion with Dr. Christine Montross about her new book, "WAITING FOR AN ECHO: The Madness of American Incarceration." Gordon Lyde, Peer to Peer Case Manager for...
Collaborating: A Specialized Approach to Working with Women.
In this short panel discussion, you will get an in-depth understanding of the specialized approach work with women in our Alternative in the Community Programs (AICs). These Gender-Responsive Case Managers use research-based techniques found to be most effective for...
Reentry Welcome Center featured on News Channel 8
On May 2nd, CPA's Hartford Reentry Welcome Center was featured on the News Channel 8 program, "This Week in CT with Dennis House". The segment said that nationally, 44-percent of people released from prison are locked up again in a year. Connecticut is slightly better...
Accountability is Won for George Floyd
The George Floyd Memorial Mural at Cup Foods in Minneapolis. Created by co-artists Cadex Herrera, Xena Goldman, and Greta McLain, and other Minneapolis artists. Photo Credit: Cadex Herrera, May 2020 As millions worldwide breathed a sigh of relief that the Minneapolis...
Violence Against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans Must Stop
Community Partners in Action condemns the marked rise of violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. We are horrified by the mass shootings at three Atlanta area spas that left eight people dead and one victim fighting for his life. Investigators are still...
CPA’s Barrows and Taylor Appointed to Community Engagement Board
Our employees are our strongest advocates for our participants' rights and dignity. With this being National Women’s History Month, we are incredibly proud to announce the appointments of CPA’s Deb Barrows and Ann Taylor to the Community Engagement Board of the CT...
Women’s History Month: A Talk with The Hon. Maureen Price-Boreland
March is National Women’s History Month. Community Partners in Action (CPA) is recognizing the many women who have shaped our history as leaders, employees, and participants. We spoke with The Hon. Maureen Price-Boreland, who for over 20 years was the Executive...
Decision Making and Unconscious Bias Training: View On Demand
We were delighted to have The Honorable Richard Robinson, Chief Justice of the CT Supreme Court hold a fun and interactive training for CPA and our guests called "Decision Making and Unconscious Bias: Turning Off the Auto-Pilot". Chief Justice Robinson took the...
Interview: Leadership and Inclusion Boot Camp – Lessons Learned
CPA's Deb Barrows and Noely Sanchez Velez As CPA embarks on our journey of self-examination through the lens of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, CPA’s Deb Barrows and Noely Sanchez Velez reflect on their experience participating in the six-week “Leadership and...
Embracing Returning Citizens: Building Welcoming Communities – On Demand
Congratulations to Ron Houde, Elise Gonzalez, Liz Castle of the Hartford Public Library, and George Dillon of CPA's Hartford Reentry Welcome Center for bringing together a great panel of speakers for the "Embracing Returning Citizens" kickoff event on February 23rd...
On Demand: 2021 Reentry Advocacy Forums
The Connecticut Reentry Collaborative Policy Working Group is hosted four forums to highlight its 2021 Reentry Legislative Priorities. CPA Executive Director Beth Hines sits on the board for the Collaborative. Lawmakers, service providers, advocates, and...
Deborah Rogala Named New Director of Operations
We are thrilled to announce that Deborah Rogala, LCSW, was named Director of Operations for Community Partners in Action (CPA).In this new position for our agency, Deb and her team of Program Operations Directors will oversee CPA's 12 adult and juvenile programs...
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