STRAIGHT STREET REENTRY PROGRAM
"In helping others, we shall help ourselves." Unknown
History
In existence since 1998, the Straight Street Reentry Program (SSRP) has provided social services and job readiness training and placement support for ex-offenders and their families.
Mission
The Mission of SSRP is to:
Program Offerings
Over the course of 10 years and with a small voluntary, unpaid staff, SSRP has supported the ex-offender population in Perth Amboy and the surrounding communities without allowing the temporary lack of resources to dampen their enthusiasm. Lead by a Director who is a former Juvenile Justice Commission employee and a small volunteer staff, the SSRP provides on-site job readiness training development and food and clothing services. Also, through community partners, they provide job placement, identification restoration and family counseling through the Cathedral Community Counseling Center.
Specific Goals and Objectives:
First 24 hours:
Provide case management services, including food, clothing, and identification restoration
Provide mentoring and counseling from a faith-based team of professionals
Provide receive emergency shelter care
Thereafter
Enroll in job readiness training — PC knowledge, interviewing skills and job preparedness
Referrals for general and substance abuse counseling
Support with job placement assistance
Contact Us
If you would like more information regarding the Straight Street Reentry Program contact the Program Director, Renee Turk at (732) 826-0447 or renees@thecathedral.org