Mercer County Reentry Task Force

Mercer County Reentry Task Force A committee that works to build a safer and more just Mercer County through advocacy, awareness, and collaborative action. http://mercerreentry.org

Our Vision

Homegoers returning to Mercer County will have the resources, guidance, and support to beak the cycle of crime, achieve personal fulfillment, and strengthen their communities. Brief History

The Mercer County Reentry Task Force is a subcommittee of the Human Services Advisory Council. The group began in 2006 as the Mercer Ex-Offender Partnership. It changed its name in 2009 when it was

connected to the county’s planning body for human services. The Task Force has conducted focus groups of current and formerly incarcerated individuals to ascertain their needs and learn of gaps in the existing system of services. Members of the Task Force advocated for the passage of landmark reentry legislation, which was signed into law in January, 2010. The Task Force produced the document, “Challenges for Prisoner Reentry in New Jersey” to guide ongoing advocacy efforts. In 2013, the Task Force instituted a new working group structure with the aim of improving reentry efforts in six key issue areas: Education and Training, Employment and Job Creation, Housing and Social Services, Health and Substance Abuse, Community Support and Mentoring, and Justice and Corrections. With administrative and research support from staff members and interns from The College of New Jersey, the group has identified key action steps for 2014.

An important conversation will be had about Social Justice, from the perspective of young adults. Please feel free to no...
03/20/2022

An important conversation will be had about Social Justice, from the perspective of young adults. Please feel free to not only attend but to share the flyer as well.

Pay attention....
10/04/2019

Pay attention....

Will NJ finally legalize cannabis?

If you have been previously incarcerated or have a background issue this event is for you. Their will be employers, educ...
05/13/2019

If you have been previously incarcerated or have a background issue this event is for you. Their will be employers, educators & resource providers at this event.

We welcome all families and partners in reentry to our free conference to become better connected with local resources.

“Holley (D-Union): “This legislation is critically important as we move toward legalization of adult-use cannabis in New...
03/19/2019

“Holley (D-Union): “This legislation is critically important as we move toward legalization of adult-use cannabis in New Jersey. Without this bill, many residents would continue to be affected by the criminalization of small amounts ma*****na as a result of prior convictions long after the laws change. Broader regulation around expungement will give residents the opportunity to right the wrongs of the past and clean the slate, enabling them to gain employment and seize the opportunities life presents them.”

Holley, McKnight & Wimberly on Bill Concerning Expungement of Certain Cannabis Offenses Continuing to Advance in Assembly (TRENTON) – On legislation (A-4498) that would revise procedures for expunging records of conviction, which was advanced today by the Assembly Appropriations Committee, spon....

For most of the previously incarcerated & those with background issues that are eligible for an expungement it is the b...
10/07/2018

For most of the previously incarcerated & those with background issues that are eligible for an expungement it is the biggest hurdle they will face in order to put themselves and their families on the pathway to success.

Lawyers said that people who weren't eligible before are eager to get their records wiped clean

MCRTF met with Mayoral Candidate Reed Gusciora for Mayor of Trenton to discuss his vision of working with and on the beh...
06/08/2018

MCRTF met with Mayoral Candidate Reed Gusciora for Mayor of Trenton to discuss his vision of working with and on the behalf of individuals and families affected by reentry. We will be posting Mr. Gusciora's responses to questions shortly. We would sincerely like to thank the Assemblyman for sitting down with us this morning. Themes included accountability and leadership.

Whoever wins on Tuesday, the next mayor will need to understand the unique and prevalent challenges for the reentry population in Trenton. We look forward to starting the work on June 12th.

Address

218 N Broad Street
Trenton, NJ
08608

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 1am - 2pm
Sunday 1am - 2pm

Telephone

+16097712754

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