CTVIP Projects
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.
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.
Chadre'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.
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.