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Criminal Legal System

Explore tools, guides, and information to help navigate New Jersey’s criminal legal system. From understanding your rights to connecting with community support, this page is designed to keep you informed and empowered.

Legal Assistant Resources

American Courtroom
New Jersey Public
Defender’s Office
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American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Jersey
Law Books
Legal Services of
New Jersey (LSNJ)

Reentry & Support Services Resources

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Reentry Program
Union County
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Guazabara Insights 
 
Supportive Friend
Transformative
Justice Initiative

Advocacy and Support

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Returning Citizens Support Group NJ
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New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice (NJAIJ)

Employment Assistance

Form
NJ Workforce Development & Training
Job Interview
Ready, Set, Work!
 

Housing Assistance

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Fair Share Housing Centers
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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Support

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NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
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Suicide Hotline
 

Community & Advocacy Organizations

Justice
New Jersey Criminal Justice Reform
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American Friends Service Committee - Justice Watch
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What Comes After Youth Prisons?  (NJ Institute for Social Justice)
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