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NJRC serves 33,673 enrolled participants, secured 14,785 jobs for work-eligible participants, and supported 2,015 veterans through coordinated reentry services.

Measurable outcomes include a verified 14.01% three-year recidivism rate, 25,528 Medicaid enrollments, 13,671 edical treatment, 13,554 addiction treatment referrals, 9,677 behavioral/mental health connections, and 7,087 Medication-Assisted Treatment placements. NJRC has also secured 6,865 birth certificates and 6,034 MVC IDs and driver’s licenses, helping participants stabilize, work, and successfully return home.

To learn more about NJRC’s services, outcomes, and verified recidivism results, please visit: njreentry.org/annual-reports/
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This morning, @Militarydotcom brought our partnership with the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals (@cohenclinicesdc) to a national audience of veterans and military families.

The article reports what we see every day. New Jersey is home to 338,012 veterans. ans died by suicide in 2023, and 61 percent had not received VA health care in the preceding year. On a single night in January 2025, more than 32,000 veterans were homeless.

We are grateful to Governor Mikie Sherrill, a Navy veteran, for her commitment to New Jersey’s veterans, and to Governor Chris Christie, whose dedication to second chances built the foundation for this work. Thank you to Katherine Plummer and Military.com for telling this story during Veterans Week.

Our answer, with the Cohen Clinic: free mental health counseling from licensed clinicians, twelve sessions at no cost, open to every veteran regardless of branch, era of service, or discharge status.

Around that counseling, NJRC wraps the services a veteran needs to stand on solid ground: securing DD-214s, pursuing discharge upgrades, mental health and addiction treatment through our partnership with CarePlus, housing referrals, employment, legal, and benefits support, working alongside the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs so no veteran navigates the system alone.

Any NJ Veteran. Every NJ Veteran. 201-208-2798 or veteransmentalhealth@njreentry.org.

Read here: military.com/veteran-nonpro…
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Wednesday morning, Veterans Day, join NJRC on Good Day New York, Fox 5, around 8:40 am: Jim McGreevey with Sergeant Brett D'Alessandro, U.S. Marine Corps, founder of @Backpacks4Life, and Sergeant First Class Lyndonna Charles, U.S. Army (Retired), 26 years of service.
Then, join Veterans Day Parade.
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Rich Liebler flew the A-6 Intruder as a Marine captain in Vietnam. He came home, built a life in the automobile business, and put the war away, because in 1970 there was no name for post-traumatic stress and no treatment to offer.

At seventy, he went back to school to become a volunteer with NJRC, he sits each week with incarcerated veterans at Northern State Prison and Fort Dix. In his words, they are ‘the same men I flew with, fifty years on, who never got the off-ramp.’

In today’s op-ed, Rich makes the case for that off-ramp: a Veterans Treatment Court in every New Jersey county. Not leniency, but closer supervision, mandated treatment, veteran mentors, and accountability, treating the condition a sentence alone leaves untouched. Roughly 745 such courts operate across the country, built by both parties. New Jersey, he writes, should be next, and the pieces are in place:

NJRC’s report ‘Serving the Veteran in Crisis’ and the bill now before the Legislature.
Read ‘The War Comes Home Years Later. New Jersey’s Courts Should Be Ready for It.’: nj.com/mosaic/comment… (nj.com/mosaic/comment…)

Thank you to Ande Richards and NJ.com for honoring veterans beyond the ceremonies, and for giving their voices a home.
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This week, New Jersey honors its veterans.

At NJRC, over 2,000 veterans statewide receive case management, housing, employment, legal, and benefits support, and free mental health counseling through the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals, regardless of k you again to NJ.com's Ande Richards for telling the story of Army veteran Robert Young, 21 years of service and the courage to ask for help:

nj.com/mosaic/2026/11… (nj.com/mosaic/2026/11…)

Any NJ Veteran. Every NJ Veteran. 201-208-2798 or veteransmentalhealth@njreentry.org
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NJRC NOVEMBER CAREER TRAINING

No-cost programs for court-involved individuals.

• Forklift: Nov. 4 & 23
• Construction: Nov. 9 & 18
• Peer Recovery: Nov. 16 & 25

Build skills for your next step. View flyers for details.
KLaureano@njreentry.org
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Tonight I am honored to attend the National Action Network's 16th Annual Triumph Awards at Carnegie Hall, celebrating champions of civil rights, culture, and economic justice: Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III, Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamron Hall, hip-hop legend nning actress Lynn Whitfield, and Robert L. Greene.

My deepest gratitude to Reverend Al Sharpton and @NationalAction, a strategic partner of the New Jersey Reentry Corporation, who fed 5,000 persons daily during the darkest days of COVID.
Thank you, @TheRevAl , for your decency, your goodness, and your voice for justice.
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Today in Newark, residents came to The New Hope Baptist Church to take a concrete step toward a Second Chance.

A criminal record can restrict access to employment, housing, education, professional licensing, and financial stability long after a sentence is complete. Expungement e those barriers and allow men and women to compete for a quality job, secure stable housing, and provide for their families on equal footing.

At today’s Second Chances Expungement & Pardon Clinic, participants met one on one with attorneys, reviewed their eligibility for relief under New Jersey law, and began the process of clearing their records.

We are grateful to Assemblywoman @AswEPintorMarin; @SenMTeresaRuiz; Assemblywoman @Speight4NJ; Bishop Vincent M. Rouse, Sr.; The New Hope Baptist Church; the New Jersey @opd_nj; and @Stono_PA. Our partnership made today possible.

New Jersey Reentry Corporation attorneys will continue to assist individuals seeking expungement and pardon relief. NJRC Legal Services has secured 837 expungements, including 633 marijuana expungements, 109 Clean Slate expungements, and 95 regular expungements.

If you were unable to attend, please contact NJRC at njreentry.org.
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Thank you to @monicamoralestv and @PIX11News for visiting New Jersey Reentry Corporation in Kearny and featuring our partnership with JPMorgan Chase on "Monica Makes It Happen."

Every person returning home deserves a Second Chance. Through NJRC's work with JPMorgan Chase, ng their records through expungement services, finding employment, and building a fresh start for themselves and their families.

Through Chase Money Skills, JPMorgan Chase provides financial education workshops on budgeting, saving, credit, and banking as part of NJRC's workforce training, so participants can keep what they earn and plan for the future.

NJRC's legal services team has secured 837 expungements, restored 2,686 driver's licenses, and resolved 3,590 warrants for participants. At our October 15 "Pathways to Progress" event with JPMorgan Chase, 45 individuals were screened for expungement eligibility and 16 petitions were filed that day.

We are grateful to @JPMorgan @Chase for its commitment to Second Chances and to the men and women rebuilding their lives here in New Jersey.

Watch the full segment: pix11.com/news/second-ch…

To learn more or to enroll, visit NJReentry.org
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Today, the New Jersey Reentry Corporation convened the Passaic County H.R. 1 Informational Roundtable in Paterson with Turning Point, @PatersonFreePL, and the @NationalAction. On January 1, 2027, NJ FamilyCare's 80-hour monthly community engagement requirement takes effect, and six months. A missing pay stub, an unanswered notice, or an unrecorded exemption can cost a resident health coverage and access to treatment and care.

Rev. Dr. Kenneth Clayton, Senior Pastor, St. Luke Baptist Church, Paterson, opened in prayer. Rob Parkinson, Chief Executive Officer, Turning Point, joined me in welcoming participants, and Mayor André Sayegh, Mayor of the @CityPatersonNJ, delivered the opening address. We are grateful to Talisa Coleman, Executive Director, Passaic County Board of Social Services, for joining us.

The first panels defined what counts toward the 80 hours, how the State will verify them, which exemptions apply to people who are medically frail or in treatment, and what a resident should do upon receiving a notice. We thank Victoria Navarro, Passaic County Board of Social Services; Rich Clark, Director of Admissions, Lincoln Tech Union; Sofia Comas-Phillips, Executive Director of the Passaic County One-Stop, Passaic County Workforce Development Board; Axel Torres Marrero, Senior Director of Public Policy and Prevention, @HyacinthNJ; Frances Palm, Chief Executive Officer, Zufall Health; and Gabriela Mendoza, Research Associate, NJRC.

The final panels turned to the community partners who will make compliance possible: volunteer roles that count toward the requirement, confirmation of hours through the State's HELPNJNOW portal, and recording exemptions for people in recovery or returning home from incarceration before renewal. We thank Kaileen Alston, Director of Community Engagement, @EvasVillageNJ; David Gelman, Chief Program Officer, NJ Community Development Corporation; Scott Millard, Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity; Jennie Vega, Social Service Manager, @OasisPatersonNJ; Rachel Haley, Program Director, Mental Health Association; Ruth Jean-Marie, Chief of Clinical Services and Compliance, Eva's Village; and Robert Parkinson, who co-moderated.

NJRC will continue to stand with these organizations so every person seeking a Second Chance has the care needed to pursue it.
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NJRC and the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easternseals @CohenClinicESDC have partnered to provide New Jersey veterans with free mental health counseling. Veterans referred through NJRC receive a comprehensive mental health evaluation and up to 12 individual episode of care with licensed mental health professionals, with telehealth available throughout New Jersey and services beginning within days of referral. Counseling is available regardless of discharge status. NJRC serves over 2,000 veterans statewide. Our goal is to provide care before a challenge becomes a crisis.

Thank you to U.S. Army veteran Robert Young, for his courage in sharing his story and for encouraging fellow veterans to seek help; Steven A. Cohen and the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals, for partnering with NJRC to provide veterans free, timely counseling; Dr. Elie Aoun, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University, and Strategic Adviser, NJRC, for his clinical insight; and Sharon McGreevey, Director of Veterans Correctional Services, NJRC, for connecting veterans to care.

We are grateful to Governor Mikie Sherrill and Govoner Christie for their leadership and support, and to our hospital partners @HMHNewJersey; @RWJBarnabas; and @AtlanticHealth.

Veterans seeking assistance can contact NJRC at 201-208-2798 or veteransmentalhealth@njreentry.org. Any NJ Veteran. Every NJ Veteran.

Thank you to @njdotcom and Ande Richards for her thoughtful coverage of NJRC's new veterans mental health partnership, and for her service to New Jersey's veterans through Mosaic's community-centered reporting. nj.com/mosaic/2026/11…
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NJRC has developed a rigorous, documented protocol to assist court-involved persons, individuals in recovery, and veterans in responding to H.R. 1 / Public Law 119-21.

Through NJRC's Salesforce-based compliance process, staff will screen participants for Medicaid (healthcare) eligibility, identify applicable exemptions or exceptions, document clinical, treatment, veteran, and reentry status, connect non-exempt participants to qualifying work, training, education, or community service, and track monthly verification.

The purpose is clear: to ensure eligible participants do not lose healthcare or food assistance because of missing records, unclear notices, or administrative confusion.

NJRC is committed to working with State, county, clinical, workforce, and community partners to build an accurate, auditable, DHS/CMS-verifiable record for every participant we serve.
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H.R. 1 Navigation: Medicaid Enrollment & Work Requirements

Major changes to Medicaid are approaching, and preparation starts now.
Beginning July 31, 2026, New Jersey will begin notifying eligible Medicaid enrollees who may be subject to the new federal work requirement under H.R.implementation begins January 1, 2027, now is the time to understand what these changes mean and determine whether you qualify through work, education, community service, income, or an exemption.

At the New Jersey Reentry Corporation, we know that navigating government programs can be overwhelming. Our team is committed to helping individuals understand the new requirements, maintain their healthcare coverage, and connect with employment, education, training, and supportive services that promote long-term stability.
If you have questions about Medicaid enrollment or the upcoming work requirement, visit any NJRC site. We are here to help you navigate the process every step of the way.
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Access to essential hygiene products remains an important component of maternal health, family stability, and overall well-being. For individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, the cost of diapers and personal care products can create additional barriers to meeting The New Jersey Reentry Corporation continues its commitment to reducing these barriers through its Baby/Adult Diaper & Feminine Pads Distribution, providing critical resources to individuals and families in need.

Available products include baby diapers, adult diapers, and feminine hygiene pads.

Thursday, November 12th | 11:00 AM
Governor’s Reentry Training & Employment Center
195 Campus Drive, Kearny, NJ 07032

Advance registration and confirmation are required. Distribution is subject to availability, while supplies last.

To register, scan the QR code provided on the flyer.

For additional information, contact LaceyAnn Francis at lfrancis@njreentry.org or text 973-910-0149.
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Calling All Passaic County Community Partners and Service Providers

NJRC is hosting an H.R. 1 “Know Your Rights” Informational Session for healthcare providers, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, workforce partners, and community leaders who serve Passaic County residents.
2026 | 9:30 a.m.
Paterson Free Public Library, 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJ

SNAP changes are already in effect, and new Medicaid work requirements begin in January 2027. The New Jersey Department of Human Services projects approximately 330,000 residents could lose Medicaid coverage, most often because of a missed deadline or incomplete paperwork, not because they are ineligible. Many of those losses are preventable if the organizations' residents already trust know the rules and act early.

Participants will learn how the work requirements operate, who qualifies for an exemption, what documentation residents need, and how to prevent an interruption in benefits before it happens.

Attendance is the first step. We invite every organization in the room to build lasting partnerships with NJRC and one another through coordinated referrals, volunteer opportunities, workforce pathways, and shared resources, so no eligible resident falls through the cracks.

NJRC thanks Turning Point, the @PatersonFreePL, and the @nationalaction for their partnership.

Registration is required. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
Questions? Contact lfrancis@njreentry.org.
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The New Jersey Reentry Corporation is actively seeking volunteers to assist with its upcoming Food & Diaper Drive, supporting the distribution of essential resources to individuals and families experiencing economic hardship.

Access to food, diapers, and basic household necemaintaining individual health, family stability, and overall well-being. Volunteer participation plays an important role in NJRC’s efforts to address these needs and strengthen community-based support services.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Dates: Thursday, November 5th & Thursday, November 12th
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Governor’s Reentry Training & Employment Center
195 Campus Drive, Kearny, NJ 07032

Interested in volunteering? Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

For additional information, contact LaceyAnn Francis at lfrancis@njreentry.org.
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The New Jersey Reentry Corporation is actively seeking volunteers to assist with its upcoming Food & Diaper Drive, supporting the distribution of essential resources to individuals and families experiencing economic hardship.

Access to food, diapers, and basic household necemaintaining individual health, family stability, and overall well-being. Volunteer participation plays an important role in NJRC’s efforts to address these needs and strengthen community-based support services.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Dates: Thursday, November 5th & Thursday, November 12th
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Governor’s Reentry Training & Employment Center
195 Campus Drive, Kearny, NJ 07032

Interested in volunteering? Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

For additional information, contact LaceyAnn Francis at lfrancis@njreentry.org.
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Access to essential hygiene products remains an important component of maternal health, family stability, and overall well-being. For individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, the cost of diapers and personal care products can create additional barriers to meeting The New Jersey Reentry Corporation continues its commitment to reducing these barriers through its Baby/Adult Diaper & Feminine Pads Distribution, providing critical resources to individuals and families in need.

Available products include baby diapers, adult diapers, and feminine hygiene pads.

Thursday, November 12th | 11:00 AM
Governor’s Reentry Training & Employment Center
195 Campus Drive, Kearny, NJ 07032

Advance registration and confirmation are required. Distribution is subject to availability, while supplies last.

To register, scan the QR code provided on the flyer.

For additional information, contact LaceyAnn Francis at lfrancis@njreentry.org or text 973-910-0149.
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Access to essential hygiene products remains an important component of maternal health, family stability, and overall well-being. For individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, the cost of diapers and personal care products can create additional barriers to meeting The New Jersey Reentry Corporation continues its commitment to reducing these barriers through its Baby/Adult Diaper & Feminine Pads Distribution, providing critical resources to individuals and families in need.

Available products include baby diapers, adult diapers, and feminine hygiene pads.

Thursday, November 12th | 11:00 AM
Governor’s Reentry Training & Employment Center
195 Campus Drive, Kearny, NJ 07032

Advance registration and confirmation are required. Distribution is subject to availability, while supplies last.

To register, scan the QR code provided on the flyer.

For additional information, contact LaceyAnn Francis at lfrancis@njreentry.org or text 973-910-0149.
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Access to essential hygiene products remains an important component of maternal health, family stability, and overall well-being. For individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, the cost of diapers and personal care products can create additional barriers to meeting The New Jersey Reentry Corporation continues its commitment to reducing these barriers through its Baby/Adult Diaper & Feminine Pads Distribution, providing critical resources to individuals and families in need.

Available products include baby diapers, adult diapers, and feminine hygiene pads.

Thursday, November 12th | 11:00 AM
Governor’s Reentry Training & Employment Center
195 Campus Drive, Kearny, NJ 07032

Advance registration and confirmation are required. Distribution is subject to availability, while supplies last.

To register, scan the QR code provided on the flyer.

For additional information, contact LaceyAnn Francis at lfrancis@njreentry.org or text 973-910-0149.
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Calling All Passaic County Community Partners and Service Providers

NJRC is hosting an H.R. 1 “Know Your Rights” Informational Session for healthcare providers, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, workforce partners, and community leaders who serve Passaic County residents.
2026 | 9:30 a.m.
Paterson Free Public Library, 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJ

SNAP changes are already in effect, and new Medicaid work requirements begin in January 2027. The New Jersey Department of Human Services projects approximately 330,000 residents could lose Medicaid coverage, most often because of a missed deadline or incomplete paperwork, not because they are ineligible. Many of those losses are preventable if the organizations' residents already trust know the rules and act early.

Participants will learn how the work requirements operate, who qualifies for an exemption, what documentation residents need, and how to prevent an interruption in benefits before it happens.

Attendance is the first step. We invite every organization in the room to build lasting partnerships with NJRC and one another through coordinated referrals, volunteer opportunities, workforce pathways, and shared resources, so no eligible resident falls through the cracks.

NJRC thanks Turning Point, the @PatersonFreePL, and the @nationalaction for their partnership.

Registration is required. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.
Questions? Contact lfrancis@njreentry.org.
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