Alternatives Programming: From Harm to Healing

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 This program supports incarcerated individuals in Connecticut to lead change from within prison walls. Inside organizers receive:

• A monthly commissary stipend
• Regular communication and support from CT-PSP
• Opportunities to shape advocacy campaigns and share insights

This initiative centers the leadership of incarcerated people in the fight for policy change and better prison conditions.

 AVP is a nationally respected conflict resolution training now offered locally. It builds community-centered skills that reduce violence and foster connection, both in prisons and on the outside. Participants engage in:

• An 18–22 hour interactive workshop
• Skills in empathy, communication, and problem-solving
• Tools to resolve conflict without relying on punishment or force

 We help incarcerated people and their families navigate the correctional complaint process to demand accountability and document harm, especially around medical neglect. While the Ombudsman office is currently paused, we’re tracking developments and advocating for improvements:

• Staffing and budget increases are underway
• Plans include town halls and expanded oversight
• We’ll alert our communities when complaints can resume