Staten Island Justice Center

SIJC

The Staten Island Justice Center seeks to reduce crime and incarceration by providing court-involved participants and community members with a variety of services and prevention programs.

The Staten Island Justice Center provides an array of programs for both youth and adults that are impacted by the justice system. Services include individual counseling, psychoeducational group programming, youth leadership, mentorship programming, and workforce development training for opportunity youth. For justice-involved clients, the Justice Center’s holistic approach seeks to prevent the negative consequences that often accompany contact with the criminal legal system while addressing clients’ needs in order to prevent future system involvement. Youth programming is aimed at providing participants with leadership development tools and connecting them to opportunities that promote positive engagement with the community.

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Highlights

  • Supervised Release Program

    The Supervised Release Program reduces the number of people held in jail simply because they cannot afford bail.

  • Driver Accountability Program

    The Driver Accountability Program is an innovative response to driving-related offenses that seeks to improve traffic safety and increase accountability among dangerous drivers. 

  • Youth Impact

    Youth can be transformative leaders, addressing inequity in their communities and the factors that lead to youth involvement in the criminal legal system.  

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Skyline Garden
Enjoying the Fruits of Their Labor

Our participants sometimes volunteer at the Skyline Garden, which offers youth a chance to learn about gardening and taste the fruits (and vegetables!) of their labors.

Drug Awareness
Raising Awareness about Drugs

The Justice Center, partnering with H.E.A.L.T.H. for Youth and the Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness, holds a drug awareness workshop for local youth.

Publications & Digital Media

  • Publication

    Fact Sheet: Youth, Young Adults, and Family Programs

    The Staten Island Justice Center (SIJC) seeks to reduce crime and incarceration by providing court-involved participants with supportive services and by engaging the community in prevention programs. The Justice Center offers a range of programs for local youth and young adults on Staten Island, with a specialized focus on those with or at risk of justice involvement.

    Youth Initiatives

  • Publication

    Fact Sheet: Staten Island Justice Center

    The Staten Island Justice Center (SIJC) offers an array of programming for both youth and adults in Staten Island, focusing on engaging those with current or past justice involvement. The Justice Center provides meaningful early diversion, supervised release for people awaiting trial, and alternative sentencing options. In addition, the Justice Center offers a range of programs for local youth and families on Staten Island with a goal to keep young people in school and out of the criminal legal system, while inspiring community safety and healing.

    Youth Initiatives, Diversion, Rethinking Incarceration
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News

  • Staten Island Justice Center hosts quality of life expo

    January 30, 2023
    CBS New York

    Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy of service, the Staten Island Justice Center hosted a community event centered around improving the quality of life for residents. This fun, impactful day included giveaways, activities, plenty of food, and partner organizations joining to share community enrichment resources, such as assistance with SNAP applications, legal and business services, career building support, and more.

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Partners

The project is funded by the City of New York, the New York City Department of Probation, and City Council Member Debi Rose. A variety of government and private funders also provide ongoing support. 

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