Over the last twenty years after the LAN Foundation's first summit in 2003, New Jersey has achieved major criminal justice reforms, including police licensing, mental health teams, use of force directives, no-cost public defender services, sentencing reforms, cannabis legalization, bail reform, and isolated confinement laws. COVID-19 legislation released nearly 5,000 individuals, and over 83,000 citizens regained voting rights. These reforms have reduced crime rates and showcase community action's impact.
The 2025 NJ Community & Corrections Working Summit will unite advocates, state and community leaders, decision-makers, and incarcerated and justice-impacted voices to address racial disparities in the criminal justice system and create an action plan of reforms and transparency. ACLU-NJ Deputy Policy Director Jim Sullivan will be faciliating the "Systems of Custody" track. Registration required.
