Our university partners play a key role in advancing Tow Youth’s mission through research, innovation, and student engagement. They provide valuable expertise, data analysis, and fresh perspectives that strengthen our policy work and community initiatives. Together, we bridge academic insight with real-world impact — preparing the next generation of leaders committed to youth justice and equitable systems change.
University of New Haven
Tow Youth Justice Institute is a university, state, and private partnership established to lead the way for juvenile justice reform through the engagement of policy makers, practitioners, service providers, students, communities, youth, and their families. TYJI works to promote the use of effective, data-driven practices, programs and policies related to youth justice, focusing on the needs and wellbeing of youth up to the age of 24.
Bruno McCormic, Sr.
Tow Youth Justice Institute is a university, state, and private partnership established to lead the way.