The number of assaults reported in prisons has been falling with the prison population. The lowest dip in the number of assaults came during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How assault numbers at the CT Department of Correction have changed over the years

The number of assaults reported in prisons has been falling with the prison population. The lowest dip in the number of assaults came during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Data from the CT Department of Correction refers to the fiscal year, which goes from July 1 the previous year to June 30 in the year referenced.
Chart: Ashad HajelaSource: CT Department of CorrectionGet the dataCreated with Datawrapper