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HRST/THDN 348: New Beginnings: Justice Alternatives and the Arts

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Space available in the course “New Beginnings: Justice Alternatives and the Arts” offered Fall 2026.  Enroll today!

In this seminar, we will investigate the application of the arts to populations with a focus on, but not limited to, urban youth at risk; those incarcerated; families affected by incarceration; and victims of crime. We will look at the role the arts and restorative justice play in a healing and rehabilitative process with these populations, analyzing the mission, goals, action steps, and results through research and hands-on experience. In conjunction with two Hartford-based nonprofit organizations, students will do a significant fieldwork project, entitled New Beginnings, that will include research, participation, and analysis.