New Jersey Legislators must hold the Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) and Department of Corrections (DOC) accountable for its treatment of youth.
Annually, over 53,000 youth are prosecuted and sentenced as adults in the United States, a practice that research has shown is tremendously harmful to young people and that undermines public safety. New Jersey law mandates that youth waived to the … Continued
NJPC WATCHMEN – A Community Talk – March 15th Edition
Inmates throughout the state of New Jersey are constantly victims of inhumane treatment. John, a member of the NJPC Youth Caucus, recently reached out to tell us about the current conditions in New Jersey prisons. Prisoners have the right to … Continued
“Youth Marijuana Use Prevention Plus Wellness Program” from Prevention Plus Wellness
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Get the “New Jersey Mental Health Resource Guide”
The New Jersey Department of Education last week released an incredibly valuable resource, The New Jersey Mental Health Resource Guide. They shared the following information: “This comprehensive Guide is designed to support school districts to develop, implement, and evaluate mental … Continued