University of Connecticut’s Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE)

The University of Connecticut’s Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE) is a research and training organization dedicated to improving correctional systems and policies. It collaborates with criminal justice agencies to develop evidence-based practices that enhance the safety, fairness, and effectiveness of corrections. ACE conducts studies, provides professional development, and offers innovative solutions aimed at reducing recidivism and supporting successful reintegration for individuals in correctional settings. Its goal is to create more equitable, efficient, and humane correctional practices through research, training, and policy development.