NJAC focuses on the future. We help people change their lives for the better by providing the respect and resources necessary for them to rewrite the story of their lives in more positive and productive ways.
NJAC offers support and guidance during difficult times of change and uncertainty. We believe that building strong communities means promoting positive and healthy relationships among friends, families, and neighbors. We advocate for our clients whenever needed.
NJAC envisions a world of social equity and the development of just laws that are impartially applied to all people. NJAC believes that though many people are negatively impacted by social inequities, they have the capacity to make changes in their lives, given the tools and support needed.
We work with men and women with a history of incarceration and help them become stable and contributing members of their families and communities.
We help survivors of sexual violence obtain social justice, we nurture healing, and we let our clients know they are not alone.
We provide support for victims and their children to live violence-free lives and we facilitate the prevention of future battering behaviors.
We assist people living with HIV/AIDS and other health issues to access needed medical services and live healthier stable lives.
The Mercer and Middlesex County Resource Centers provide services to all residents of these counties.
The incarceration rates disproportionately impact men of color: 1 in every 3 African American men and 1 in every 6 Hispanic men are incarcerated in comparison to 1 in every 17 White men.
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1 in 17
1 in 3
1 in 6
1 in 56
1 in 111
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1 in 45
Source: Bonczar, T. (2003). Prevalence of Imprisonment in the U.S. Population, 1974-2001. Washington, D.C.:Bureau of Justice Statistics.
We have helped thousands of people in all of the communities that we support. Read through their stories and how their lives have changed for the better.
This program helped me so much over the last 15 months with emotional and living support in a safe place. (CCWC) encouraged me to be a strong woman, motivated me to move forward in my life.
Survivor
I love the services that I have been given by [my case managers]. I will return to share my growth with the ladies because they have helped me become a better me and have faith in myself.
Survivor
Completamente recommendable muy profecional con personas responsables y amable y apollo que me han brindado.
Survivor
Survivor
My counselor was helpful, friendly, and understanding. I wish everyone going through this could know that there is someone that can do this for them.
Survivor
My case manager was very understanding and listened to me in a non-judgmental and caring environment. She gave me some great options. I loved her inspirational quotes.
Survivor
We all struggle from time to time, but to get uplifting support to make you feel like there is light at the end of the tunnel in time of need is so amazing. To never give up; to put one foot in front of the other; that there is hope.
Survivor
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