New Jersey State Parole Board
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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | New Jersey |
| Headquarters | 171 Jersey Street, Trenton, NJ 08611 |
| Agency executives |
Yolette C. Ross, Chair Joseph Shields, Executive Director |
| Website | http://www.state.nj.us/parole/ |
The New Jersey State Parole Board is a governmental body in the U.S. State of New Jersey that is responsible for assisting offenders to reenter society as law-abiding residents.
The Parole Board aims to focus on assisting ex-offenders in overcoming the main obstacles that keep them from turning away from crime: "Lack of employment opportunities; lack of education and job skills; lack of strong family connections; drug addiction; and mental illness."[1]
References
- ↑ Message from Chairman Peter J. Barnes, New Jersey State Parole Board. Accessed November 4, 2007.