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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 […]

A South Jersey book club is bringing neighbors together to learn about the realities of incarceration and reentry. Education is a key pillar of The Reentry Coalition’s work – from […]

Reentry in New Jersey is not always easy for justice-involved individuals. A piece by Kintock’s CEO Walt Simpkins was recently featured in Insider NJ, entitled “Specialized Reentry Programs: How They […]

Reentry is the process of preparing for release from incarceration and transitioning back into the community. Each year in New Jersey, about 7,000–9,000 people return home from incarceration. This transition […]

Are you or someone you know returning home post-incarceration? The Reentry Coalition of New Jersey is here to support you every step of the way. We connect individuals with trusted […]

A piece by Kintock’s CEO Walt Simpkins was recently featured in New Jersey Globe, entitled “Reimagining Reentry Employment.” Our agency member Kintock continues to foster independence and self-sufficiency in justice-involved […]

QUESTION: What kind of assistance services do reentry programs provide, and are services tailored to individual need? ANSWER: Services vary by program and individual need, but commonly include housing assistance, […]

This Pride Month, we recognize the resilience, experiences and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals in our communities, including those navigating the reentry journey. LGBTQ+ individuals are disproportionately represented within the criminal […]

Successful reentry starts with opportunity. Community Resource Centers (CRCs) do more than connect individuals with services. They help people identify their goals, develop new skills and access the education, training […]