P0 Box 855

Trenton, NJ 08625

http://www.state.nj.us/correctionsombudsperson/

1-555-555-5555 (Inmate only toll free number)

(609) 633-2596 (Main)

Serves: NJ

Focus area/description: The Office of the Corrections Ombudsperson provides a mechanism for the continuing resolution of issues, problems or complaints of "State" sentenced inmates within New Jersey's Correctional System regarding their living conditions and treatment.

With status appropriate to the requirements of the position, the Corrections Ombudsperson investigates complaints where the inmate has failed to get satisfactory results through available institutional channels.

Serving as a designated neutral, the Corrections Ombudsman is an advocate for fairness who also acts as a source of information and referral, aids in answering individuals\' questions, and assists in the resolution of concerns during critical situations. In considering any given instance or concern, the interests and rights of all parties who might be involved are taken into account.

275 Route 10 East

Suite 220-414

Succasunna, NJ 07869

http://www.newjerseyparentscaucus.org

908-994-7471

(973) 989-8870

Serves: NJ

Focus area/description: Providing education to parents, family members and youth on their rights and responsibilities and the advocacy skills needed to navigate child-serving systems.
Providing free legal advice and representation to parents and youth by a qualified attorney.
Supporting attorneys at trial.
Providing leadership opportunities to system-involved youth through the NJ Youth Coalition.
Providing peer support programs for parents, family members and youth.
Increasing awareness through public testimonies and legislative advocacy.
Training juvenile justice professionals and providers.

122 Commerce Street

Montgomery, AL 36104

http://www.eji.org/

(334) 269-1806 (fax)

334-269-1803 (phone)

Serves: National,AL

Focus area/description: EJI litigates on behalf of condemned prisoners, juvenile offenders, people wrongly convicted or charged with violent crimes, poor people denied effective representation, and others whose trials are marked by racial bias or prosecutorial misconduct. EJI works with communities that have been marginalized by poverty and discouraged by unequal treatment, and serves the state of Alabama and the Deep South in general, working nationally on selected issues. EJI also prepares reports, newsletters and manuals to assist advocates and policymakers in the critically important work of reforming the administration of criminal justice.