New Jersey Survivors Justice Project

April is Second Chance Month - Your Chance to Help VLJ Clear Criminal Records

April is Second Chance Month - Your Chance to Help VLJ Clear Criminal Records

April is Second Chance Month and the demand for expungement relief has never been higher.

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ)'s ReLeSe (Reentry Legal Services) Program, New Jersey Survivors Justice Project, and Veterans Legal Program urgently need attorney volunteers to help eligible clients prepare and e-file their expungement petitions. There are 16 clients currently waiting for life-changing legal relief—read about why they need your help this month.

Clearing Criminal Records for Survivors of Human Trafficking

Clearing Criminal Records for Survivors of Human Trafficking

In January, we take time to recognize National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The crime of human trafficking thrives on silence and obscurity, and this month seeks to raise awareness about human trafficking, acknowledge the resilience of survivors, and recognize the efforts of anti-trafficking service providers throughout the country.