Initial focus has been Connecticut women in prison and their children. Representatives of Correction, Parole, Probation and the Department of Children and Families were invited to talk with the Group regarding the recommendations of that Task Force Report. Subsequent meetings of the Group focused on discussion related to the presentations made at this meeting. The participation in the Working Group numbered around 15 to 20 at this time. Participation now numbers around 50 to 74 and is open to anyone interested in constructive change within the criminal justice system.
Participants can attend meetings for education and input, or get involved in subcommittee work.
In the spring of 1999 as participation in the Working Group broadened even further, subcommittees were formed so more in-depth conversations could take place around issues. The larger or general meetings of the Working Group on Prison Issues now take place monthly on the 2nd Thursday of the month, usually at the Legislative Office Building or Room 310 of the State Capitol. We generally have a speaker come to talk with us about an issue of interest to the whole group. Mr. Gale Mattison spoke to the Other Issues subcommittee regarding the telephone system. A full meeting schedule appears at the end.