Our Voice,
Our Justice
We are dedicated to dismantling mass incarceration and changing narratives. Through coalition work, advocacy, community engagement, and legislative action, we fight for a society where rights are restored and access to opportunity is a fundamental right for all returning citizens.
Coalitions We Support
LEGISLATIVE ALERT
Free Telecommunication Services for Incarcerated Persons (A2601)
STATUS : PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2026 SESSION
This legislation aims to provide free communication for incarcerated persons in New Jersey jails and prisons.
The Substance Abuse Recovery and Accountability Act (A6206/S5000)
STATUS: PENDING INTRODUCTION IN 2026 SESSION
 New Jersey legislative proposal aimed at reforming the parole system by prioritizing addiction treatment over reincarceration for technical violations. It seeks to lower recidivism, reduce taxpayer costs, and strengthen public safety by incentivizing compliance, ending automatic re-imprisonment for positive drug tests, and returning to a 1979 parole standard.
Advocacy Videos
Explore our latest advocacy efforts and the powerful impact we are making together in NJ.Â
RCU in action in Trenton on May 11, 2026. Watch the press conference highlighting the benefits of free communication and calling on NJ legislators to pass A2601.
Connecting Families NJ Lobby Day
RCU's Al-Tariq Witcher testifies calling on legislators to pass legislation that would transform vacant office parks and retail centers into vibrant mixed-use communities with housing, commercial space, and long-term economic opportunity.