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Connecticut Still Lacks a Critical Facility for Delinquent Girls and There's No Good Explanationnew
Connecticut hasn't had a state-run secure facility for girls since 2003 when the Long Lane School, which housed both boys and girls, closed. In 1998, a girl named Tabatha committed suicide at Long Lane and in response the Connecticut Juvenile Training School was opened - for boys. The girls were left behind.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel D'Ambrosio |
12-08-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Connecticut Tackles the DNA Questionnew
Connecticut is one of 29 states that doesn't collect DNA at the time of arrest for felonies. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, among others, would like to see that changed.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel D'Ambrosio |
11-17-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Brazilian Immigrants are Leaving Connecticut for a Better Life Back Homenew
Ester Sanches-Naek, the president of Hartford's Shaheen Brazilian Community Center, guesses that at least 20 percent of the Brazilians in the state had returned home recently because of the economy.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel D'Ambrosio |
01-06-2009 |
Immigration
Convicted Rapist Bill Coleman is Starving Himself to Prove His Innocencenew
Coleman began refusing solid food on Sept. 16, 2007, to protest what he claims was his wrongful conviction in 2005 of raping his wife -- he was convicted solely on her testimony, without forensic evidence, and no witnesses were called on his behalf. This September, on the one-year anniversary of his hunger strike, he began refusing liquids as well.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel D'Ambrosio |
11-04-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Divorce, Connecticut-Stylenew
Our court battles are long, nasty and expensive. Is there a better way?
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel D'Ambrosio |
07-29-2008 |
Culture
In Connecticut, Government and Businesses Combat the Toxic Terror Known as E-Wastenew
If all goes well, by July 1, 2009, towns across the state will provide free recycling of home computers, television and other electronic devices, and the entire operation will be paid for by the manufacturers, not the taxpayers.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel D'Ambrosio |
05-20-2008 |
Environment
Why is Connecticut's DOT So Screwed Up?new
The governor wants to split the agency, but outside contractors with big paychecks and utter incompetence are the hallmarks of the state agency.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel D'Ambrosio |
04-01-2008 |
Transportation
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