New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A4803

Introduced
9/19/24  

Caption

Makes supplemental appropriation of $2,500,000 to Salvation and Social Justice for "Return and Restore" Program.

Impact

The financial allocation will enable the Salvation and Social Justice's Trenton Restorative Street Team (TRST) to provide essential services aimed at conflict mediation, tension de-escalation, and prevention of violence in schools and neighborhoods. By employing trained outreach workers, counselors, and community organizers, the program seeks to create a supportive environment that addresses the specific needs of individuals with complex histories, thereby potentially leading to a significant reduction in crime and improvement in community relations.

Summary

Assembly Bill A4803 introduces a supplemental appropriation of $2.5 million to the non-profit organization Salvation and Social Justice to support its 'Return and Restore' program. This funding is intended to enhance community efforts to assist formerly incarcerated individuals and reduce gang-related violence and recidivism rates in Trenton, New Jersey. The bill emphasizes the importance of community-centered initiatives in fostering public safety and rehabilitation for those involved in the corrections system.

Contention

While the bill aims to tackle critical social issues, there may be points of contention regarding the allocation of public funds to private organizations. Critics could argue about the effectiveness of such programs and whether they provide sustainable solutions to the deep-rooted issues of crime and violence. Proponents will likely counter these concerns by highlighting the program's potential to change lives and improve community safety through direct engagement and tailored supportive services, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for holistic approaches to public safety.

Companion Bills

NJ S3290

Same As Makes supplemental appropriation of $2,500,000 to Salvation and Social Justice for "Return and Restore" Program.

Previously Filed As

NJ S3290

Makes supplemental appropriation of $2,500,000 to Salvation and Social Justice for "Return and Restore" Program.

NJ A4230

Amends appropriations act to provide funding for restoration of State school aid reductions for certain school districts; shifts $64,920,000 from certain appropriations for purposes of restoring aid; provides supplemental appropriation of $145,215,047.

NJ S3076

Amends appropriations act to provide funding for restoration of State school aid reductions for certain school districts; shifts $64,920,000 from certain appropriations for purposes of restoring aid; provides supplemental appropriation of $145,215,047.

NJ A5807

Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriations of $142,615,000; adds various language provisions to FY2025 Appropriations Act.

NJ S4655

Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriations of $142,615,000; adds various language provisions to FY2025 Appropriations Act.

NJ A4896

Makes supplemental appropriation of $120,000 from General Fund to DCF for Street Outreach Program of Anchor House.

NJ S3395

Makes supplemental appropriation of $120,000 from General Fund to DCF for Street Outreach Program of Anchor House.

NJ A5653

Makes supplemental appropriation of $2 million to provide aid to New Jersey Symphony.

NJ A4701

Makes FY2024 supplemental appropriations of $37,430,000; de-appropriates $24,000,000 in existing FY2024 appropriations; adds and modifies various FY2024 language provisions.

NJ S2898

Makes $500,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to DEP for dredging and restoration of Peckman River.

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