Policy, Planning and Implementation Unit
The Policy, Planning and Implementation Unit is responsible for planning interagency programs and coordinating policy development initiatives to improve Connecticut's criminal justice system and enhance community safety. The Unit plans and manages the allocation of federal grant funds to support initiatives and projects that use a coordinated multi-disciplinary approach to ensure victim safety, improve offender accountability and reduce re-victimization.
Unit Functions
Plan distribution of federal grant funds, technical assistance and other resources to aid local governments, state agencies and community based organizations in creating safer communities.
Ensure project and program accountability through oversight and monitoring of grant funded activities.
Assist grant projects in developing data collection processes to comply with federal grant program requirements and document outcomes.
Assess cost effective strategies for reducing victimization and recidivism to support integration of planning and state budget development.
Communicate the value and impact of criminal justice initiatives through progress updates posted on websites, publications and reports.
Convene interagency forums and workgroups to assess emerging trends and issues.
Develop an interagency resource for identifying and tracking information on federally funded criminal justice initiatives operating throughout the state.
Grants and Programs
Learn about the Unit's federally funded initiatives and the development of model programs and services.
Federally Funded Programs
- Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
- Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local VCP Grant Program
- National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP)
- STOP Violence Against Women (STOP VAW) Formula Grant Program
- Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP)
- Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT)
- Bulletproof Vest Partnership
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
- Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA)
- Juvenile Review Board Grant Program (2019 only)
State Funded Programs
Private Initiatives
Unit Manager
NAME |
TITLE |
PHONE |
E-MAIL ADDRESS |
Eleanor M. Michael, Esq. |
Assistant Division Director |
860-418-6298 |
Unit Staff
NAME | TITLE | PHONE | E-MAIL ADDRESS |
Melissa Conway |
Planning Analyst |
860-418-6220 |
|
Nichole Howe |
Associate Accountant |
860-418-6443 |
|
Steve Moniz |
Lead Planning Analyst |
860-418-6341 |
|
Carolyn Smith |
Secretary II |
860-418-6307 |