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This issue brief highlights the key findings of a national survey conducted in partnership with the Council of Juvenile Correctional Administrators of all 50 state agencies, to better understand the extent states are currently providing incarcerated youth with access to … Continued
Commends DCF’s “Exemplary Work During & After Superstorm Sandy” TRENTON – A new report by a federal monitor overseeing the state’s child welfare system shows the Christie Administration’s reform efforts are succeeding and making a positive difference for children and … Continued
They also provide a remarkable opportunity for transforming the lives of millions of children struggling with mental health and learning disorders, if we are willing to make a commitment to them and to creating meaningful change in our schools. The 2016 … Continued
The Secrets to Helping an Alcoholic Family Member or Friend
Featuring NJ Youth Caucus
Senators Lesniak and Cunningham, and NJ Youth Caucus Read the article HERE
In New Jersey, children as young as 15 are subject to prosecution in the adult criminal justice system. Youth incarcerated in the adult prison system are frequently subjected to Solitary Confinement – especially youth who suffer from a mental health … Continued
S.677 – Requires racial and ethnic impact statement for certain bills and regulations affecting sentencing, will be considered in the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee on June 20, 2016! We need your help to raise awareness on this important … Continued
A state coalition has developed to promote policy solutions for the racial disparity that underlies the state’s juvenile and criminal justice systems. The initiative has coalesced around authorizing racial impact statements as a policy goal. Racial impact statements are a tool for lawmakers to … Continued
Reduces mandatory minimums for non-violent drug crimes. Increases judicial discretion to sentence below mandatory minimum guidelines. Provides additional diversion options such as drug, mental health, and veteran courts to avoid prison sentences. Boosts opportunities for people in prison to earn … Continued