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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

Campaigns

Lowering the Voting Age in NJ
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Passing a Voting Rights Act in NJ
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Fighting for Reparations in NJ
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Press Releases

In New Brief, Racial Justice Advocates Argue Appeals Court Should Find NJ Liable for Racially Segregated Schools

NEWARK – In an amicus curiae brief filed Tuesday, the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, on…
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Institute Responds to Termination of Newark Police Consent Decree

NEWARK – Finding that the objective of the Newark Police Division’s (NPD) Consent Decree with the Department of Justice has been…
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Institute Responds to Election of Mikie Sherrill for Governor

NEWARK – In response to the news that Mikie Sherrill will be the next Governor…
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NJ Reparations Council Releases Groundbreaking Report, For Such a Time as This: The Nowness of Reparations for Black People in New Jersey

NEWARK – The New Jersey Reparations Council today released its groundbreaking report, For Such a Time as This: The Nowness of Reparations for Black People in New Jersey.…
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New Jersey Racial Wealth Gap Over $600,000, Says New Institute Report

NEWARK – The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice today released The Two New Jerseys:…
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