We have a responsibility to care for the human dignity of every person that is incarcerated within the broken U.S. carceral and immigration system. During this pandemic, Faith in New Jersey is demanding that there is a responsible decarceration of our siblings as well as implementation of provisions to stop the spread of Covid-19 within our jails and immigration detention…
Today we stand with and send our prayers to our Muslim brothers and sisters. Our hearts ache for the families of the women, men and children murdered by a terrorist attack on two Masjids in Christchurch, New Zealand. This is a moment we must continue to remind each other that we are part of one family and together we must…
Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law an Independent Prosecutor Bill that states the attorney general to take over death investigations at the hand of law enforcement. Additionally, if charges are pressed, the trial must take place in a county outside of where the incident occurred. Archange Antoine, Executive Director of Faith in New Jersey, issued this statement: “This is…
Newark, NJ – PICO National Network’s state-based affiliate, Faith in New Jersey (FINJ), today announced an April 8, gun violence prevention training for students and teens in Newark, NJ. This is the second such training FINJ, which launches campaigns to ensure immigrant justice, police reform, criminal justice reform and mass incarceration, has organized. The first training was held March 11 and included more…
Job Title: Community Organizer Organization: Faith in New Jersey Location: South Jersey (Camden, Gloucester, Burlington, Cumberland & Atlantic Counties) Faith in New Jersey is a network of clergy and congregations working with our allies to advance a racial, immigration and economic justice agenda across the state. …
Charlene D. Walker
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