Prosecutor’s Office, NBPD, Other Agencies Participating in Pittman Park Event The Community Resource Fair, organized through the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, seeks to bring wraparound services to the community that needs them. Wednesday’s event promises to be the office’s most ambitious outreach effort to date after many smaller initiatives. Photo Credit: Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office…

NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — Second chances don’t always come, but Governor Phil Murphy wants to help give a second chance to some, as he announces a new clemency initiative. “Today I am honored to announce that our State is reaching a major milestone in our own journey not only for racial justice, but justice for…

Shondra Coleman shares her story concerning how NJ Reentry helped her reintegrate into the workforce. (Photo by Stephanie Faughnan) TOMS RIVER – A packed room of officials and community leaders gathered to witness the grand opening of NJ Reentry Corporation’s 24 Main Street location. While two former governors and the Ocean County Prosecutor addressed the…

In an innovative collaboration, Rutgers University Newark School of Public Affairs and Administration is partnering with the New Jersey Reentry Corporation and the New Jersey State Policy Lab to develop a comprehensive policy framework aimed at systematically improving mental health and addiction treatment for justice-involved individuals. This groundbreaking initiative is taking a unique approach by…

Even the busiest members of the community can still find ways to support the causes nearest and dearest to their hearts. There are a variety of philanthropic organizations in Hudson County to match any interest, from animal rights to supporting public arts to helping the homeless. Here’s an ever-growing list of local organizations that need monetary donations. Keep…

On Friday, April 26, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority shared fiscal concerns with the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency over the Centre Pompidou x Jersey City project. As I noted in a statement I released in February, the Pompidou museum was always expected to be a significant cost to residents of both Jersey City and New Jersey. According…

Welcome Joanne Lopez, VP Market Manager/Women in Business Ambassador at Valley Bank Open the link to listen to the Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JmYa4rcADWUfpTa8kx1bw?si=7fcf79ecd8dd4a96 Alycia Anderson welcomes Joanne Lopez to Pushing Forward with Alycia, a disability podcast. Joanne shares journey from her early beginnings in Trinidad and Tobago to her notable ascent as a VP Market Manager and Women in Business…

We would be honored if you joined The New Jersey Reentry Corporation as we host a Veterans Zoom Roundtable, on Friday, January 21, at 10:30 am. The Roundtable will focus upon the challenges with the Department of Defense, the Veterans Administration, and examine potential state solutions to support veterans’ benefits.

By Jim Pytell For the original article, click here. Today, the New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) held its Annual Reentry Conference, which saw legislative and thought leaders exploring topics such as prison reform, rehabilitation, addiction and changing the narrative around formerly incarcerated individuals. The NJRC is a non-profit organization, run by former Gov. James McGreevey, which strives…

By David Wildstein For the original article, click here. The New Jersey Reentry Corporation, a non-profit run by former Gov. James E. McGreevey that helps to remove barriers to employment from those released from jail or prison, will hold it’s Annual Reentry Conference today at 9 AM. Speakers include: Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, Senate President Steve Sweeney,…