The Justice Education Center, Inc. | West Hartford, CT The Power of Play The Power of Sportsmanship The Power of SelfEsteem The Power of Family The Power of Community The Power of Teamwork The Power of Technology The Power of Progress The Power of Empathy The Power of Learning The Power of Generosity The Power of Opportunity Welcome For over 48 years The Justice Education Center mission has been to improve the lives of children youth and adults through increasing community safety reducing crime and violence and providing educational and wellness opportunities for Connecticuts children youth and families. Introduction The Centers core belief is that these efforts cannot be waged by systems alone. They require longterm working partnerships between state and municipal governments and the communities they serve. Membership of The Centers Board of Directors reflects this belief and includes leaders within Connecticuts education juvenile criminal justice and mental health systems business The Justice Education Center responds to needs identified by state municipal and community leaders through targeted investments and innovative programming.