‘Street teams’ forced to lay off workers, reduce programs

Sudden funding cuts by US Department of Justice have immediate impact

State funds to be reinvested in communities most affected by criminalization of marijuana

Seven new fixed and mobile needle exchanges to bring ‘community-driven solutions’ to residents with substance-use disorder

The community-based programs are aimed at interrupting cycles of chronic violence

VIVA takes ‘trauma-informed approach’ to bring peace to victims of gun violence, improve mental health outcomes

Advocates say bringing in social workers is just a start

Local organizations, like the Newark Community Street Team, are working to provide safe spaces for healing for those in need.

After recent spikes in gun violence, both in the state and across the country, Gov. Phil Murphy Thursday laid out a dozen new gun control ...

The state's top court holds the key to progress on civilian review boards.

Menendez says the House plans on advancing several pieces of legislation, including a ban on high-capacity magazines, when Congress returns from the summer session. As ...

Newark Community Street Team is made up of Newark residents who get involved in disputes to prevent gun violence. Mayor Ras Baraka says they're helping ...