Faith leaders have been instrumental in the campaign to close Jamesburg and Hayes. Faith Justice New Jersey is a coalition of faith leaders committed to transforming New Jersey’s youth justice system. To join, please email the Institute’s Communications Director Laurie Beacham at [email protected]

Please read these pieces by faith leaders about why there is a moral imperative to close New Jersey youth prisons, which are available on the Institute website: 

The Jewish Imperative to Fight Youth Incarceration

Star Ledger Reports on Faith Leaders’ Call to Close Youth Prisons

Pastors Timothy Jones and Terry Richardson Write for the Star Ledger on Youth Incarceration