UConn School of Social Work Students Against Mass Incarceration -SAMI

03/15/2026

Social Workers near & far. CGA--CT is having a Public Hearing (SB503), extending the current law of lengthy sentences.

Previously UCONN SSW students worked on the policy in 2013, 2023, and now in 2026 to extend the age to 26.

Should you want to testify, please send a message to [email protected] and address the racial disparities in our system by being involved.

Topic: Emerging Adult Parole Eligibility

02/27/2026

Beyond Bars at The Center for Justice at Columbia University!
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December 11, 2025 Register now for the 2026 Beyond the Bars Conference, March 26-29th in New York City!  We are so excited to announce that you can now register for the 2026 Beyond the Bars Conference, March 26-29th in New York City! Register here. This year's conference theme is "Rooted In...". T...

09/06/2024

⏳✨ Time is running out! Farm to Forge Annual Fundraiser is just around the corner, and tickets are going fast! 🍽️ Don’t miss your chance to support our mission and enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with great food, community, and a cause you care about. Tickets are available now—grab yours before they’re gone! 🎟️🌱

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05/28/2024

Please join us in congratulating Melvette Hill as the new Executive Director of the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity, and Opportunity (CWCSEO). Melvette is no stranger to the agency, having previously excelled as our Parent Leadership and Family Engagement Associate Director. She brings a wealth of leadership and expertise to her new role, where she will continue to drive our mission toward a more equitable and inclusive Connecticut. We are excited to see the advancements and initiatives she will lead to promote opportunity and eliminate disparities across the state. For a copy of the press release, please email Werner Oyanadel at [email protected]

03/13/2024

03/13/2024

*** Save The Date***

Our 6th annual Greater Hartford Youth Leadership Academy Youth Summit will be held May, 4th, 2024

More information TBA!

03/13/2024

Thinking about becoming a social worker? Join us for a virtual info session on Tuesday, March 19 at 6:00 pm ET to learn about our top-ranked MSW program, the curriculum, application process and what makes our community unique! Register now: s.uconn.edu/mswinfosession

06/09/2023

https://gofund.me/3ee55597

We are fundraising for Jay so he can start his life post-incarceration. He has been incarcerated … Juan Jay Vazquez needs your support for Juan "Jay" Vazquez

09/05/2022

09/01/2022

NEW: Working with Essie Justice Group, we used 2020 Census data to find out where people in California state prisons come from, down to the county and (in some places) neighborhood level: https://www.prisonpolicy.org/origin/ca/2020/report.html

08/06/2022

Too often, problems related to mental health are addressed through incarceration.

No surprise, once behind bars, it is nearly impossible for people with mental health issues to receive treatment.

It is a recipe for disaster.