2014 Law School for Journalists Program

Topic: “Behind the Prison Walls: York Correctional Institution”

NOTE: Registration is CLOSED for this event. Thank you.

Members of the news media are invited to attend the 2014 Law School for Journalists on Thursday, February 27, 2014. The event is organized by the Judicial-Media Committee, with assistance from the Department of Correction for the 2014 program.

The program will be held at the York Correctional Institution in Niantic, beginning at 8:15 a.m. and concluding at 12:45 p.m., including a facility tour. Pre-registration is mandatory. For further information about the program, please follow this link to a videotaped invitation from Superior Court Judge Susan B. Handy and WFSB anchor Eric Parker.
External Link

Important Notice: A required part of registration is the completion of a routine Background Check Application process through the Department of Correction. A completed Background Check Application form must be submitted directly to the Department of Correction prior to Friday, February 7, 2014 for processing in advance of the program date, either to dedicated mail at doc.pio@ct.gov or dedicated fax at 860-692-7783.

Please note other important and routine policy information on attending and touring a Department of Correction facility:

  • Bring photo identification.
  • No cell phones/electronic devices.
  • No cameras or audio recording.
  • Be able to clear a metal detector.
  • Dress weather appropriate as a portion of the facility tour may be outdoors.

The Judicial-Media Committee, with assistance from the Department of Correction, looks forward to presenting this 2014 Law School for Journalists program specifically for members of the news media.

Quick Links
Background Check Application Form - PDF
Register Online
Video Invitation from Judge Susan B. Handy and WFSB anchor Eric Parker External Link
Judicial Media Committee

For further information, please contact the External Affairs Division at 860-757-2270.