Youth Justice Family Advocacy Initiative
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What We Provide:
Assistance to Youth Justice Commission (YJC) families with navigating the juvenile justice system and accessing services, resources, and information needed to knowledgeably advocate for and support their child by;
- Workshops (virtual, in-person, and recorded) on:
- navigating the juvenile justice system
- self-care & wellness
- self-advocacy
- leadership and more
- Telephone assistance to help answer your family’s individual questions
- Family-friendly resources available in multiple languages
- Conferences and information sessions to provide learning and skill development
- Opportunities to provide feedback on your experience with the YJC
Assistance for families and youth who need:
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- School support, including
assistance with re-enrollment and special education services - Help with mental health and
substance abuse challenges - To prepare for discharge/release
Help understanding and working with probation/parole - Emotional support
- Connection with appropriate
community resources
- School support, including
Our Vision
Through our partnership with the Youth Justice Commission, SPAN offers supportive services to YJC families. Our approach prioritizes compassionate engagement, ensuring we understand each family’s unique needs, while respecting their cultural backgrounds.
By empowering families with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, we help them to navigate their journey with confidence and resilience.
“By successfully engaging families served by the YJC, we are building a brighter bridge for youth, their families, and their communities.”
For families who need support, please view and download our Family Intake Form
Family-Centered Resource Council
Council (FCRC) will work collaboratively with the YJC and SPAN to represent the needs of YJC youth and families and serve as a resource for families and YJC staff and to facilitate and execute shared system goals as a resource for families and YJC staff. Council members will include diverse family leaders with lived experience who will be provided training and mentoring to enhance their leadership skills.
For more information, please email Beth Wells using the button below.
Resources
Education
- Prise
- IDEA
- Section 504
- FAPE
- DRNJ–
- Adult education:
- 211 help–
Health/Mental Health/DDD/IDD:
Housing/Utility/Food
Youth Justice Commission
Transitional Services
For Information, Resources & Support:
Serving The Following Facilities:
Albert Elias RCH, Costello Prep RCH,
Female Secure Care & Intake Facility
(Hayes), Juvenile Medium Secure
Facility (JMSF), New Jersey Training
School (NJTS), DOVES RCH,
Northern Regional Independence and Reentry
Success Center, Voorhees RCH, Warren RCH,
Ocean RCH, Pinelands RCH,
Southern RCH, Vineland Prep RCH
A SPAN project funded by the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission