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Returning home after incarceration can come with many questions. Where can you find stable housing? How can you access employment support, legal services, education or other resources? Fortunately, individuals returning to […]

Resources and Support for Your Next Step After Incarceration If you have a criminal record, you may be wondering: Can I still get a job? The answer is yes. A […]

September: Hunger Action Month For people returning to their communities after incarceration, reentry can come with many challenges. Finding employment, securing stable housing, accessing transportation and navigating benefits can all […]

The Role of Family Reunification in Successful Reentry Returning to the community after incarceration is about more than finding a job, securing housing or meeting the requirements of supervision. For […]

Recovery. Stability. Reentry. For individuals on parole who have experienced a substance use relapse, returning to the community can come with significant challenges. The ReEntry Substance Abuse Program (RESAP) provides […]

Creating Pathways to a Successful Transition Reentry means more than returning home after incarceration. It is a process of rebuilding – a journey that can involve finding stable housing, securing […]

How Individualized Reentry Support Helps Individuals Build a Path Forward Successful reentry is not a one-size-fits-all process. Every justice-involved individual returns to their community with unique experiences, challenges and goals […]

Understanding the Difference Between Reentry Residential Community Reintegration Programs (RCRPs) and Community Resource Centers (CRCs) When someone returns to the community after incarceration, having the right support system can make […]

NJLEAD grants support community organizations helping justice-impacted individuals build stable futures through reentry programs. Recidivism in New Jersey has reached a record low, with just 6% of individuals receiving a […]