Fewer People Released From NJ Prisons Are Committing New Crimes, Report Says
Corrections officials credit work-release and other rehabilitative programs for reducing recidivism rates among those freed from New Jersey prisons.
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Why Mental Health Care Is Key to Breaking New Jersey’s Reincarceration Cycle
Incarcerated people face high rates of PTSD and trauma, yet most don't receive adequate treatment. Advocates say New Jersey must invest more in mental health to help people successfully reenter society.
No Immediate Threat After Chick-Fil-A Mass Shooting In Union, Sherrill Says
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, according to the Union County Prosecutor's Office.
Essex County Prosecutor Urges Court To Dismiss NJ Man’s Bid For Exoneration
Essex County prosecutors are fighting the exoneration plea of a man whose life sentence ex-Gov. Phil Murphy commuted in January.
Advocates Gather Outside Newark Migrant Jail For Pastor Detained By Ice
Pastor Yeison Cortes Vasquez, 46, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents in Newark on March 20.
Fewer people released from NJ jails are committing new crimes, report says
Corrections officials credit work-release and other rehabilitative programs for reducing recidivism rates among those freed from New Jersey prisons.
NJ Judge Blames Frustration For Threats To Deport Truant Teens
Britt J. Simon was suspended as municipal court judge after he yelled at truant students and threatened to have them deported.
Jersey City Officials Slam ICE After Weekend Raids
A viral confrontation at a light rail stop following a new executive order as Jersey City fights to maximize sanctuary protections.
‘I Can’t Tell You’: Attorneys, Relatives Struggle To Find Hospitalized ICE Detainees
Hospitals and ICE face scrutiny over blocking family and attorney access to immigrants hospitalized while in federal custody.
East Orange Clinic Owner, Employee Charged In Medicaid Fraud Case
East Orange clinic owner and employee indicted for unlicensed medical procedures and filing false Medicaid claims, authorities say.
Why Mental Health Care Is Key to Breaking New Jersey’s Reincarceration Cycle
Incarcerated people face high rates of PTSD and trauma, yet most don't receive adequate treatment. Advocates say New Jersey must invest more in mental health to help people successfully reenter society.
No Immediate Threat After Chick-Fil-A Mass Shooting In Union, Sherrill Says
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, according to the Union County Prosecutor's Office.
Essex County Prosecutor Urges Court To Dismiss NJ Man’s Bid For Exoneration
Essex County prosecutors are fighting the exoneration plea of a man whose life sentence ex-Gov. Phil Murphy commuted in January.
Advocates Gather Outside Newark Migrant Jail For Pastor Detained By Ice
Pastor Yeison Cortes Vasquez, 46, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents in Newark on March 20.
Fewer people released from NJ jails are committing new crimes, report says
Corrections officials credit work-release and other rehabilitative programs for reducing recidivism rates among those freed from New Jersey prisons.
NJ Judge Blames Frustration For Threats To Deport Truant Teens
Britt J. Simon was suspended as municipal court judge after he yelled at truant students and threatened to have them deported.
Jersey City Officials Slam ICE After Weekend Raids
A viral confrontation at a light rail stop following a new executive order as Jersey City fights to maximize sanctuary protections.
‘I Can’t Tell You’: Attorneys, Relatives Struggle To Find Hospitalized ICE Detainees
Hospitals and ICE face scrutiny over blocking family and attorney access to immigrants hospitalized while in federal custody.
East Orange Clinic Owner, Employee Charged In Medicaid Fraud Case
East Orange clinic owner and employee indicted for unlicensed medical procedures and filing false Medicaid claims, authorities say.