CTVIP Programs
CTVIP relies on its partners and donors to reduce violence in the Greater New Haven area. As we continue to expand our services, we will continue to make our communities safer for our neighbors.
Reintegration Services
Our reintegration specialists have confronted the justice system firsthand, and have since dedicated their lives to helping others reintegrate into their communities.
These specialists provide case management and facilitate social skills groups to incarcerated, high-risk youth and adults.
Hamden Youth Diversion Project
The Hamden Juvenile Review Board (JRB) is a community-based program diverting youth from the Juvenile Justice System by providing intervention services to prevent further court involvement.
JRB acts as a preventative program by diverting first time offenders from court to appropriate services. Diversions promote responsible behavior and help to solve problems that may be at the root of delinquent behavior. These diversions not only create opportunities for the juvenile offender, but also alleviate overcrowding in the court system.
JRB also accepts referrals from Hamden Schools and community members for youth who are exhibiting concerning behavior.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Jaleisa Brannic, Program Coordinator: j.brannic@ctintervention.org. Include a referral form for JRB.
MakeHerSpace Program
MakeHerSpace is a safe space for middle school girls. Our group facilitators teach girls critical life skills and offer a place to express themselves precisely as they are.
These spaces were created and stewarded by New Haven Public Schools to provide support for at-risk young women.
Workforce Readiness
Our workforce readiness program preapres youth and young adults to be successful in any career. Our mentors provide young people the technical and soft skills required to apply for the job, and model professional behavior.
As an extension of CTVIP's commitment to workforce readiness, we are a proud Youth at Work site.
Charde's
Community Garden
Community members, clients, and members from the Yale School of Environment have built a garden that grows healthy food for our youth. This garden teaches youth about how to grown their own healthy eating options. High-crime, low-income communities have considerably fewer healthy eating options compared to higher-income suburbs. Charde's Community Garden is named in memory of Charde Spates, a 2020 CTVIP intern.
For more information about community gardens and their effect on the community, watch Ron Finley's TED Talk about community gardens in South Central Los Angeles.