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The mission of the Second Chance Campaign of New Jersey is to achieve the safe and successful reintegration of adults and juveniles returning home from incarceration by promoting policies that remove barriers to productive citizenship. The Campaign agenda includes measures that will improve the safety and security of New Jersey’s families and communities, save state and municipal dollars, and promote racial equity. Drug Policy Alliance New Jersey has joined a diverse list of signatories that comprise the state-wide coalition of advocacy organizations, service providers, policymakers, faith-based organizations, community leaders, and interested citizens committed to accomplishing the Campaign’s mission and striving for change.
The Second Chance Campaign is committed to the reentry strategy first laid out by the New Jersey Reentry Roundtable. This strategy includes beginning reentry preparation at entry, managing the transition back home, removing unnecessary barriers to reentry success, and supporting neighborhoods and families. In an effort to accomplish the Roundtable’s goals, the Second Chance Campaign is pursuing the following five first steps:
- Promote Work
- Stabilize Families
- Don't Release Empty-Handed
- Mandate Education
- Hold Government Accountable
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