:: New Jersey Institute for Social Justice

APPROACH

The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice uses a three-step approach to address the root causes of social and economic disparities in order to build opportunity for New Jersey’s urban residents.

Step 1: We identify barriers to social and economic success by gathering data directly from urban residents and public and private leaders.

Step 2: We analyze those barriers through legal, social science and political lenses and search for best practices or model solutions.

Step 3: We attack the root causes by applying our research and analysis to implement cost-effective advocacy and demonstration programs.

To achieve this mission, the Institute operates both advocacy and direct service programs, as we believe that each informs the other, and engaging in both expands our impact.

Testimonials

From Aspirant to Full Mechanic

Graduates of our Newark/Essex Construction Careers Consortium have excelled in the building trades. Three of the journey persons and one fourth level apprentice entered the trades as teenagers right out of high school, and two were raising families when they started. They have now purchased their homes in Newark.

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NJISJ:
Programs & Impact 2008