New Jersey Resources

2-1-1 Non-Emergency – Click this link to search the database, or call 211 on your phone to get information and referrals on a variety of services, including: food banks, clothing closets, rental and utility assistance, adult or child day care, transportations services for the disabled, tutoring, adoptions, Meals on Wheels, insurance, interventions for drug and alcohol abuse, rehabilitation, job training, and much more.   This site and phone number will also provide emergency information about local problems such as floods and highway closures.

Gang-Related Legislation by State - View New Jersey’s legislation at this site.

Gang Violence Survey - The NJ State Police run an annual survey of gang membership and violence.

Gangs in New Jersey - Results of a survey in the state to determine the number of gangs and gang members.

New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety Office of the Attorney General: News Release - This news release outlines the key issues that will be addressed by the Gang Violence Subcommittee.

NJ Gang Investigators Association - Learn more about gangs (and gang prevention) at this site.

NJ's Online Gang Free Community - This site is run by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office.

NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouse - Assists people in finding, forming and learning about self-help support groups at local, national and Internet levels. Has toll-free helpine and publishes an annual Self-Help Group Directory, which can be found at most public libraries.

PEI Kids - PEI Kids, a non-profit organization that provides an array of services to children and their families throughout Mercer County, offers several intervention programs to help juveniles who may have committed a petty crime and/or have been involved with gangs toward a brighter future. Programs include a Juvenile Offenders Outreach Program and an Anger Management Program for teens.