TYJI is dedicated to the training and education of state and local officials, non-profit professionals, community members, policymakers and future reformers. The Transforming Youth Justice Program is also designed to promote, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of evidence-based practices, programs and policies related to youth justice, focusing on the needs of youth up to the age of 24 and the individuals dedicated to serving these young people and their families.
Alumni Highlights
We are proud to feature University of New Haven alumni who started their careers with TYJI and are now driving meaningful change in youth justice, policy, and community advocacy.
The strategic plan serves as a roadmap created to guide future work. First and foremost, this strategic plan is a statement for a shared vision: to achieve positive youth outcomes for safer and healthier communities. This requires a fair, effective and equitable youth justice system.
Our Past Cohorts
We are proud to feature University of New Haven alumni who started their careers with TYJI.
Name | Designation | Capstone Project | Contact |
Gabriel Fernandez | Correctional Captain, Department of Corrections | - | Gabriel.Fernandez@gmail.com |
Paul Finch | Correctional Captain, Department of Corrections | - | - |
Dr. Lilian Ijomah, Ed.D | Program Director, Domus Kids @ Hartford Juvenile Detention Center | - | - |
Michael Kosko III | - | Click here to read my capstone summary proposal. M. Kosko Capstone 2-3 page | - |
Jessica Rizzo, LCSW | MDFT Program Manager, Wheeler Clinic Inc. | - | - |
Taiwan Richardson | Juvenile Probation Supervisor II, Judicial/CSSD | - | - |
Name | Designation | Capstone Project | Contact |
Gabriel Fernandez | Correctional Captain, Department of Corrections | - | Gabriel.Fernandez@gmail.com |
Paul Finch | Correctional Captain, Department of Corrections | - | - |
Dr. Lilian Ijomah, Ed.D | Program Director, Domus Kids @ Hartford Juvenile Detention Center | - | - |
Michael Kosko III | - | Click here to read my capstone summary proposal. M. Kosko Capstone 2-3 page | - |
Jessica Rizzo, LCSW | MDFT Program Manager, Wheeler Clinic Inc. | - | - |
Taiwan Richardson | Juvenile Probation Supervisor II, Judicial/CSSD | - | - |
Name | Designation | Capstone Project | Contact |
Gabriel Fernandez | Correctional Captain, Department of Corrections | - | Gabriel.Fernandez@gmail.com |
Paul Finch | Correctional Captain, Department of Corrections | - | - |
Dr. Lilian Ijomah, Ed.D | Program Director, Domus Kids @ Hartford Juvenile Detention Center | - | - |
Michael Kosko III | - | Click here to read my capstone summary proposal. M. Kosko Capstone 2-3 page | - |
Jessica Rizzo, LCSW | MDFT Program Manager, Wheeler Clinic Inc. | - | - |
Taiwan Richardson | Juvenile Probation Supervisor II, Judicial/CSSD | - | - |
Name | Designation | Capstone Project | Contact |
Gabriel Fernandez | Correctional Captain, Department of Corrections | - | Gabriel.Fernandez@gmail.com |
Paul Finch | Correctional Captain, Department of Corrections | - | - |
Dr. Lilian Ijomah, Ed.D | Program Director, Domus Kids @ Hartford Juvenile Detention Center | - | - |
Michael Kosko III | - | Click here to read my capstone summary proposal. M. Kosko Capstone 2-3 page | - |
Jessica Rizzo, LCSW | MDFT Program Manager, Wheeler Clinic Inc. | - | - |
Taiwan Richardson | Juvenile Probation Supervisor II, Judicial/CSSD | - | - |
Name | Designation | Capstone Project | Contact |
Gabriel Fernandez | Correctional Captain, Department of Corrections | - | Gabriel.Fernandez@gmail.com |
Paul Finch | Correctional Captain, Department of Corrections | - | - |
Dr. Lilian Ijomah, Ed.D | Program Director, Domus Kids @ Hartford Juvenile Detention Center | - | - |
Michael Kosko III | - | Click here to read my capstone summary proposal. M. Kosko Capstone 2-3 page | - |
Jessica Rizzo, LCSW | MDFT Program Manager, Wheeler Clinic Inc. | - | - |
Taiwan Richardson | Juvenile Probation Supervisor II, Judicial/CSSD | - | - |
Name | Designation | Capstone Project | Contact |
Gabriel Fernandez | Correctional Captain, Department of Corrections | - | Gabriel.Fernandez@gmail.com |
Paul Finch | Correctional Captain, Department of Corrections | - | - |
Dr. Lilian Ijomah, Ed.D | Program Director, Domus Kids @ Hartford Juvenile Detention Center | - | - |
Michael Kosko III | - | Click here to read my capstone summary proposal. M. Kosko Capstone 2-3 page | - |
Jessica Rizzo, LCSW | MDFT Program Manager, Wheeler Clinic Inc. | - | - |
Taiwan Richardson | Juvenile Probation Supervisor II, Judicial/CSSD | - | - |
Name | Designation | Capstone Project | Contact |
Gabriel Fernandez | Correctional Captain, Department of Corrections | - | Gabriel.Fernandez@gmail.com |
Paul Finch | Correctional Captain, Department of Corrections | - | - |
Dr. Lilian Ijomah, Ed.D | Program Director, Domus Kids @ Hartford Juvenile Detention Center | - | - |
Michael Kosko III | - | Click here to read my capstone summary proposal. M. Kosko Capstone 2-3 page | - |
Jessica Rizzo, LCSW | MDFT Program Manager, Wheeler Clinic Inc. | - | - |
Taiwan Richardson | Juvenile Probation Supervisor II, Judicial/CSSD | - | - |
Name | Designation | Capstone Project | Contact |
Gabriel Fernandez | Correctional Captain, Department of Corrections | - | Gabriel.Fernandez@gmail.com |
Paul Finch | Correctional Captain, Department of Corrections | - | - |
Dr. Lilian Ijomah, Ed.D | Program Director, Domus Kids @ Hartford Juvenile Detention Center | - | - |
Michael Kosko III | - | Click here to read my capstone summary proposal. M. Kosko Capstone 2-3 page | - |
Jessica Rizzo, LCSW | MDFT Program Manager, Wheeler Clinic Inc. | - | - |
Taiwan Richardson | Juvenile Probation Supervisor II, Judicial/CSSD | - | - |