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This Joint Resolution designates the last week of April each year as "Reentry Week" to increase public understanding of the difficulties faced by individuals returning to their communities after being incarcerated. It acknowledges that these individuals often encounter significant obstacles in finding employment, housing, healthcare, and reuniting with family, which can contribute to reoffending, known as recidivism. The resolution highlights the efforts of various commissions and organizations, such as the New Jersey Reentry Services Commission (RSC) and the Commission on Reentry Services for Women (CRSW), which have developed recommendations to address these challenges. By establishing Reentry Week, the resolution aims to encourage state agencies and other organizations to provide support and resources to formerly incarcerated individuals and prompts public officials and citizens to participate in appropriate activities and programs during this designated week.