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The Future Of Connecticut Prisons: A Conversation With Angel Quiros

Angel Quiros walks toward a building for new-employee training.
Yehyun Kim
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CTMirror.org

How is the Department of Correction preparing for the next wave of the coronavirus? How are prisons working to contain the spread of the virus amongst Connecticut's prison population? 

This hour, newly appointed DOC Commissioner designate Angel Quiros joins us to answer our questions and yours. 

Coming up, we talk about the commissioner’s plans to reduce Connecticut’s prison population starting with stronger community support and programming, as well as efforts to reduce recidivism in our state. 

We want to hear you. What questions do you have for Commissioner Quiros?

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  • Angel Quiros - Connecticut Department of Correction Commissioner Designate (@CTCorrections)
  • Kel Lyons - justice reporter for Connecticut Mirror (@Kelan_Lyons)
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