Professor Stephanie Ortiz

About Me

About Me

Founder | Advocate | Speaker

I’m thrilled in your interest in Steph’s Way, LLC. I’ve had the pleasure of working for the State of CT as an officer, as well as a Criminal Justice Professor at both the University of New Haven and Post University in Waterbury, CT. I’ve been a professor for several years and I continue to love my career. I teach Intro to Criminal Justice, Intro to Corrections, Community Based Corrections, Criminology Theory, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure I, Transgender in Corrections, Race, Ethics, and Crime, Research Methods, and Human Trafficking.

I’m also a speaker for the Upward Bound Program at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. Upward Bound assists in federally funded college preparatory programs for high school students from low-income communities to be the first in their family to graduate from college with a Bachelor Degree. I’m a certified Battered Woman’s Counselor, Trauma Counselor and a certified Victims Advocate specializing in Family Violence, Human ​Trafficking, Child Bullying, Cyber Bullying, Workplace Violence, and Transgender Specific within Corrections. I’m also a former member of the Bridgeport Police Gun Violence Initiative Program. 

I have earned an Associate’s Degree in General Studies, Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude, and a Master’s Degree in Education with a Minor in Organizational Leadership.

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”I bring a great depth of knowledge having a background in Policing, Judicial Processes, and Corrections.”

- Stephanie Ortiz

Founder | Advocate | Keynote Speaker

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Certifications

  • Managing Domestic Violence in the Workplace Certificate

  • Youth Dating Violence-Law Enforcement Strategies Certificate: Train-The-Trainer

  • Human Trafficking-Law Enforcement Strategies Certificate

  • Trauma Adaptive Recovery Group Education Therapy Certificate

  • Human Trafficking and Trauma Certificate

  • Victim Advocacy Certificate – High Honors

  • Hotline Counselor Certificate

  • Managing Domestic Violence in the Workplace Certificate

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Awards

The Act of Kindness Award​

The Act of Kindness Award, presented by the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections Diversity Council, recognizes employees who show compassion, generosity, and respect in their daily actions. Recipients embody the Department’s values by uplifting others, fostering inclusion, and demonstrating that kindness has the power to inspire unity and positive change.

The United States Attorney’s Award

The United States Attorney’s Award for the Investigation and Prosecution of Bridgeport Project Longevity honors the exceptional dedication and collaboration of individuals who worked to reduce gang violence and strengthen community safety. This recognition highlights the team’s commitment to justice, their tireless investigative efforts, and their role in advancing a safer, more hopeful future for the City of Bridgeport.

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Specialties

With extensive experience across policing, judicial processes, and corrections, I bring a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system. My career reflects a commitment to public safety, justice, and effective rehabilitation practices, here is a list of specialties I hold that highlight my expertise.

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Steph’s way llc.

Address:
57 Derby Place
Stratford, CT 06614

Phone:
(860) 890-6922

Email:
Stephswayllc@yahoo.com

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