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Reentry is the process of preparing for release from incarceration and transitioning back into the community. In New Jersey alone, between 7,000 and 9,000 individuals return home each year. Many […]

April is Second Chance Month – a time to recognize the importance of reentry programs and the vital role they play in supporting individuals returning home post-incarceration. These programs do […]

In a groundbreaking step toward expanding access to higher education, Drew University’s Theological School has launched a first-of-its-kind master’s degree program taught entirely within a New Jersey state prison. Through […]

The Reentry Coalition of New Jersey is proud to share its 2025 Community Impact Report. In this report, we highlight our many successes and broader impact throughout the 2025 calendar year, […]

Parole and Probation are often confused – but they’re not the same. However, violating either can result in revocation and possible incarceration. Here’s a quick breakdown: Parole is supervised release […]

For individuals exiting the criminal justice system, reentry often means stepping into a world that looks very different from the one they left behind. Navigating new technology, rebuilding relationships, securing […]

Part of our mission is to promote public policy that supports individuals on their reentry journey – working to create systems that reduce recidivism, strengthen rehabilitation and ensure that those […]

Former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy granted clemency to 148 individuals in the final round of pardons and commutations of his administration’s clemency initiative last month. This brings the total […]

Earlier this month, former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order restoring state jury service eligibility to approximately 350,000 individuals who were previously convicted and have since completed […]