“Bain, the founder of Women Against Mass Incarceration, spent a decade in federal prison. That means she knows from firsthand experience the challenges people face when they return home after finishing a prison sentence. She acknowledged Tuesday that Connecticut has made positive strides in its criminal justice reforms, but said  for that progress to continue, lawmakers and policy experts must listen to the voices of people who have been directly impacted by the state’s policies.“

The CT Mirror

October 8, 2019