The Prisoners Resource Center assists incarcerated individuals to prepare successful parole plans, and, upon release, to access emergency needs, seek employment and education, and receive emotional support. The Prison Watch Project monitors human rights concerns in New Jersey state and federal prisons nationwide. The Life Skills Project increases the ability of persons in county jails to focus on job preparation upon release. The New Directions Youth Project works with youth, who have had some contact with the law, to consider options and provides highly motivated young adults with an opportunity to serve their community as mentors. The Program provides technical assistance to individuals and coalitions organizing to advocate on behalf of prison reform.
Staff provide pre-release services in county jails and through correspondence.
Upon release from incarceration, individuals will find an array of peer counseling opportunities and referrals at the AFSC's offices. The Program selects youth and adult mentors for an intensive 38 week curriculum-based program and summer employment opportunity.