Essex County Prison Inmates Will Get Help Rejoining Society Through New Partnership
By Eric Kiefer
Published on April 22, 2026.
The New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) and the Essex County Department of Corrections have announced a memorandum of understanding involving the Essex county Correctional Facility in Newark. The program will assist ex-inmates with various forms of identification, social assistance, and legal assistance before they leave the premises. The NJRC will also assist with outstanding fines, fees, and warrants, and provide pre-release navigation of benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP, general assistance and veterans' benefits. The partnership also includes workforce-readiness referrals for training, employment preparation, case management support, job fairs, interview preparation, resume assistance, dress for success, and social-service referrals.
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