IN THE NEWS: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy grants clemency to 148 people in final actions in office
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 […]
IN THE NEWS: Formerly Incarcerated People Now Eligible For Jury Duty In NJ
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 […]
IN THE NEWS: Governor Mikie Sherrill Announces Department Of Corrections Commissioner Victoria Kuhn
The Reentry Coalition of New Jersey extends our Congratulations to New Jersey Department of Corrections Commissioner Victoria Kuhn, who was formally appointed to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s Cabinet. Kuhn will continue […]
IN THE NEWS: Why Older People Worry About Leaving Prison
Reentry is about ensuring that every person leaving the criminal justice system – regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, background or age – has the support they need to rebuild their […]
IN THE NEWS: Governor Murphy Grants 48 More “Second Chances” In Ongoing Clemency Crusade
New Jersey is the state for second chances. In early November 2025, Governor Phil Murphy pardoned 29 people and commuted the sentences of 19 others – marking his fourth round […]
IN THE NEWS: A New Era in Women’s Correctional Reform
New Jersey officials and advocates gathered to break ground on a $312 million, campus-style women’s correctional facility in Chesterfield, New Jersey. The new “purpose-built” facility is designed to better support […]
IN THE NEWS: Agency Member Kintock Opens New Vantage Point Program Office in Vineland
Congratulations to our agency member The Kintock Group on the opening of their new Vantage Point Program office location in Vineland, NJ! Kintock’s Vantage Point Program is a voluntary reentry […]
IN THE NEWS: Governor Murphy’s 2025 State of the State – Proposed Changes to Parole Violations
Today, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy delivered his 2025 State of the State address at the State House in Trenton, NJ. Most notably, his announcement included proposed changes to parole […]
IN THE NEWS: A Hopeful New Future for the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in NJ
For decades, the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Hunterdon county – New Jersey’s only facility for women – has seen its fair share of struggles, challenges and complex […]