The very presence of a mentor in a youth's life can help to reduce isolation and provide needed supervision and support.

Mentors

Mentors are individual citizens who have volunteered their time and energy to work closely with youth, their families and the Community Teams under the direction of an Juvenile Parole and Transitional Services Supervision Team.

The volunteer's primary objective is to help Aftercare/Parole youth achieve the goals specified in a juvenile's individualized case plan and assist in the development and mobilization of community resources.

Mentors and Community Team members are drawn from the neighborhoods and communities where the youth reside, creating both a valuable bridge to resources as well as a sense of citizen involvement in the prevention of criminal activity in their neighborhoods.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO HELP US ACHIEVE THIS GOAL.

If you are ready to make a commitment of one or two hours per week to work with young people from your community as a friend, a tutor or a mentor, please contact:

Community & Volunteer Involvement
Juvenile Parole & Transitional Services
135 State Street
PO Box 109
Trenton, NJ 08625
Joseph Taylor, State Coordinator