Welcome

NJISJ is a research and advocacy organization dedicated to the advancement of New Jersey's residents and urban areas. Our approach is to identify, analyze, and address the issues that cause social and economic disparities. The results of our work remove barriers that constrain cities and their residents from achieving their full potential.

Expanding employment and business development opportunities.
N/ECCC(Construction Program)
Driver's License Restoration
Workforce Development Initiatives

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Promoting access to affordable housing and financial services.
Foreclosures
Subprime Lending
Home Ownership Preservation

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Reforming criminal justice policy and practice.
Prisoner Reentry
New Careers
Second Chance Campaign

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Using litigation, research and writing, and advocacy to advance social justice.
Community Court
Juvenile Justice
Legal Internship Program

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News & Events  

NJISJ Celebrates 5th Annual Awards Gala

Monday, July 19, 2010.

 

Nanina's in the Park was the setting for the 5th annual awards dinner gala of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice. Despite the rain, a record 315 supporters of the Institute and friends and family of four honorees were in attendance on June 9th, 2010. 

 

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NJISJ: Programs & Impact Video




NJISJ:
Programs & Impact 2008


 



Celebrating Women's History Month, NJISJ features our ECCC graduates video: "Women in Construction"