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The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice uses cutting-edge racial and social justice advocacy to empower people of color by building reparative systems that create wealth, transform justice and harness democratic power — from the ground up — in New Jersey.

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How We Do It

Creating Economic Justice

Learn How We’re Making the Two New Jerseys One

Reforming Criminal Justice

Learn How We’re Transforming Our System

Strengthening Democracy & Justice

Learn How We’re Expanding Voting Access

Economic Injustice in New Jersey

$322,500 vs $17,700

Median Net Wealth Of White Families Compared To Black Families

Criminal Injustice in New Jersey

18 : 1

Ratio of Black to White Kids Locked Up

Voting Injustice in New Jersey

61%

Percentage of Incarcerated People Denied the Right to Vote Who Are Black (vs 15% Population)

Press Releases

Assembly Committee Passes New Jersey Voting Rights Act

TRENTON –  In an encouraging moment for New Jersey democracy, the Assembly State and Local…
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In Open Letter Published in Star-Ledger, Institute and NJVRA Coalition Call for Voting Legislation

NEWARK – In an open letter published in the Star-Ledger today, the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice and the NJVRA NOW coalition…
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Democracy Advocates Applaud Settlement in ‘County Line’ Ballot Case

NEWARK – In response to news that the plaintiffs in Conforti v. Hanlon have reached a settlement with the Burlington…
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Social Justice Advocates Praise Passage of Law Combatting Home Appraisal Discrimination

NEWARK – The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, Fair Share Housing Center, New Jersey…
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Institute Releases From Shackles to Scholarship: A Vision for a 21st Century Bordentown School

NEWARK – The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice today released From Shackles to Scholarship: A Vision for…
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At the Institute, we work day in and out to Make the Two New Jerseys One.

We fight to create a state where everyone can thrive, including our Black and other residents of color.

Our record of success tells our story, but we can’t do this work without you.

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