MPA, University of New Haven, 1974
B.A., Providence College, 1972
William Carbone is an expert on juvenile justice reform and reducing offender recidivism in the probation population.
During his tenure as executive director of the Court Support Services Division of the state of Connecticut’s Judicial Branch, Professor Carbone led a multi-year effort to reform the state’s juvenile justice system, leading to Connecticut achieving the greatest reduction in juvenile incarceration in the United States.
See MoreAs executive director, he managed more than 1,600 employees in adult and juvenile probation, family services, juvenile detention, alternative sanctions, and pretrial release programs. He also supervised more than 55,000 adult probation cases and 6,000 juvenile detention and probation cases daily, with an annual budget of close to $200 million. Under his leadership, Connecticut became a national model of juvenile justice reform, and he helped develop innovative strategies for offender assessment, technology, and programming.
Professor Carbone is an expert on the impact of prison sentences on youthful offenders as well as status offenders, diversion, recidivism reduction, the harm of institutionalization, and family dysfunction. He is frequently quoted in the media about juvenile justice issues as well as issues related to the adult prison population, including prison overcrowding, bail practices, domestic violence, and offender rehabilitation.
He is the executive director of the Tow Youth Justice Institute, a University, state, and private partnership established to advance juvenile justice reform through collaborative planning and policy development, training, research, and advocacy efforts. He oversees research, facilitates data collection from state agencies, and develops recommendations for better policies and practices in youth justice. He developed the Institute’s Leadership Development Program – for mid-level managers who are actively involved in youth justice, including people working in law enforcement/policing, state and local government, public and private agencies, and nonprofits, as well as middle and high school teachers, parents, advocates, and community and faith leaders – to further juvenile justice reform.
Professor Carbone runs the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences’ internship and service-learning programs. He is a past recipient of the Center for Children’s Advocacy’s Champion for Children Award. He received his MPA from the University of New Haven and his B.A. from Providence College.
Juvenile Justice, Reduction of Mass Incarceration
Carbone, W.H. (2015) Community Supervision Strategic Planning.
Carbone, W. H. (2016) Tow Foundation-Youth Justice Institute.
Carbone, W. H. (2016) Restorative Justice Practices Project.
Carbone, W. H. (2020) United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Carbone, W. H. (2021) Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, to support the creation of the Connecticut Institute for Police and Youth Relations
Carbone, W. H. (2021) The Andrew Mellon Foundation, to support the College in Prison Program
Carbone, W. H. (2014 – 2022) State of Connecticut to support the Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee
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William Carbone, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice and executive director of the Tow Youth Justice Institute, discusses a TikTok video in which students reenacted a dangerous situation in a dining hall, threatening the safety of other students and diners.
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Bill Carbone, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice and executive director of the Tow Youth Justice Institute, comments that juveniles being in an institutionalized environment does not necessarily make them law-abiding, and it can make them more likely to commit crimes.
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Bill Carbone, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice and executive director of the Tow Youth Justice Institute, comments that school-based officers, “can be a very good strategy, provided they are there to develop positive relationships with students.”
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Bill Carbone, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice and executive director of the Tow Youth Justice Institute, discusses parents needing to talk to their children about the seriousness of threats made on social media to schools, as criminal charges can result for juveniles and their parents.
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Bill Carbone, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice and executive director of the Tow Youth Justice Institute, comments on the harmful effects for youth at correctional facilities when placed in prolonged isolation, as this disciplinary approach ends at the Manson Youth Institution.
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Bill Carbone, distinguished lecturer of criminal justice and executive director of the Tow Youth Justice Institute, discusses the importance of investigating all school threats, saying young students don’t realize the implications of their actions.
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William Carbone, a lecturer of criminal justice and executive director of the Tow Youth Justice Institute, discusses how to keep kids out of trouble as part of a conference organized by the Tow Youth Justice Institute.
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Leonard Tow and his daughter, Emily, University of New Haven benefactors and honorary degree recipients, are profiled for their philanthropic endeavors, including supporting the University of New Haven’s Tow Youth Justice Institute. William Carbone, lecturer of criminal justice and executive director of the Institute, says the Tows have profoundly influenced public policy for juvenile justice in Connecticut.
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William Carbone, a lecturer of criminal justice and executive director of the Tow Youth Justice Institute, comments that, nationally, the number of crimes committed by teenagers are at an historic low.
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William Carbone, a lecturer of criminal justice and executive director of the Tow Youth Justice Institute, comments that curfews to prevent juvenile crime do not usually work, but proactive programs, such as counseling or interventions, have a better success rate with teens.
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William Carbone, a distinguished lecturer and executive director of the Tow Youth Justice Institute, discusses the number of juvenile crimes year over year and the impact social media platforms have on minors.
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William Carbone, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comments that children who have experienced multiple or long-term traumas without getting therapy are at an increased risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system.
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William Carbone, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comments that citywide curfews are not the best solution for curtailing negative behavior by what may be a small group of adolescents.
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William Carbone, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, says the law is clear that bullying within the school system, including physical and psychological abuse, must be reported and investigated.
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William Carbone, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, suggests parents and caregivers should monitor the social media sites that young teens and children use, as online predators can easily victimize them.
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William Carbone, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, discusses why putting those with mental illness in prison without assistance or services increases trauma to a level that may result in death.
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William Carbone, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, says practices of deceptive interrogations targeting juveniles are unacceptable and are rarely used by police officers in Connecticut.
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William Carbone, a distinguished lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the city of Atlanta imposing a curfew for those under the age of 17 after recent gun violence that killed a 12-year-old and wounded several other teens.
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William Carbone, senior lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the importance of police and youth having an open dialogue and a trusting relationship.
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William Carbone, senior lecturer and the director of experiential education for the Lee College, talks about carjackings by teens, saying that a root cause could be wanting a vehicle but being unable to afford one.
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William Carbone, senior lecturer, and director of experiential education at the Lee College says more vigilance from adults will be required now that marijuana has been legalized for adult possession, raising the question of parental responsibility.
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William Carbone, senior lecturer in criminal justice, talks about a rise in the number of incidents of youths calling in threats to schools in Connecticut.
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William Carbone, senior lecturer and director of experiential education in the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, talks about the juvenile justice system and some of the recently passed reforms.
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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice and William Carbone, senior lecturer and director of experiential education, comment on the reasons a judge ordered the highest amount of bail in state history.
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William Carbone, senior lecturer and director of experiential education, comments on factors to raise the juvenile age of arrest from seven to ten.
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William Carbone, senior lecturer and director of Experiential Education, comments on a bill raising the minimum age for arrest from 7 to 10 years old.
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William Carbone, senior lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the shooting of a NJ judge’s family.
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Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, and William (Bill) Carbone, senior lecturer and director of experiential education at the Tow Youth Justice Institute, comment on the recent decline in the number of juvenile offenders at Manson Youth Institution.
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William (Bill) Carbone, senior lecturer and director of experiential education at the Tow Youth Justice Institute, discusses the Improving Outcomes for Youth Initiative lead by the Council of State Governments Justice Center, whose goal is to look at the state’s current policies and examine their impact.
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William Carbone, senior lecturer and director of experiential education at the Tow Youth Justice Institute, notes that an increase in valuable items in affluent areas may contribute to a jump in property crimes. He suggests that citizens should be more conscious of their belongings and take preventive action.
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William (Bill) Carbone, a senior lecturer and director of experiential education at the tow youth justice institute, speaks about the latest trends in criminal justice reform. This is the first part of a two-part interview with Connecticut public radio.
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William (Bill) Carbone, a senior lecturer and director of experiential education at the tow youth justice institute, speaks about the latest trends in criminal justice reform. This is the second and final part of a two-part interview with Connecticut public radio.
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William Carbone, a senior lecturer and director of experiential education at the Tow Youth Justice Institute, offers up his thoughts on the lowering number of juveniles in crime.
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William Carbone, a senior lecturer and director of experiential education at the Tow Youth Justice Institute, comments on how juveniles should be treated in the justice system.
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William Carbone, senior lecturer in criminal justice and director of the Tow Youth Justice Institute, discusses the closing down of the Connecticut Juvenile Training School and the strides made in criminal justice reform.
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William Carbone, senior lecturer in criminal justice and head of the Tow Youth Justice Initiative, comments on the federal First Step Act and improvements in Connecticut’s crime rate.
William Carbone, senior lecturer and head of the Tow Youth Justice Initiative, discusses the Connecticut juvenile justice system and the legislative actions required for improvement.
William Carbone, senior lecturer in criminal justice and director of experiential education, comments on recommendations set out by the Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee that plans to treat 18-, 19-, and 20-year olds as juveniles not adults in the criminal justice system.
William Carbone, director of the Tow Youth Justice Institute, comments on the governor’s new attempt at a groundbreaking juvenile justice reform effort this year, pushing to raise the age at which most young offenders go before an adult court to 21. The story was featured in other publications nationally.