Moments 

Last week NCS hosted its second writers workshop performance titled Moments at Clement's Place on the campus of Rutgers University. This class included participants from a local treatment program, Integrity House, as well as the Delaney Hall Detention Facility. Participants wrote their one act plays with guidance from our amazing "playwright in residence" Jeremy Camps. Their plays were then performed by actors on stage in front of an audience of family, friends and colleagues. There was a lot of talent on display and in a Q&A after the performance, the writes got a chance to talk about the experiences that inspired their writing. This is easily one of the most fascinating and inspiring events we take part in.  Big thanks to NCS Clinical Director Colleen Smith who makes it all happen!

Newark Community Solutions Victims Services (NCS-VS) 

Opens it's Doors in the South Ward

   Victim Services Coordinator Tonya Tucker and Peer Mentor Lorenzo Nash outside the Hawthorne Ave office

Overview: Community violence comes in many different forms. And with every instance of violence there are one or more victims left to deal with the consequences.  Oftentimes, these individuals experience mental health symptoms, including post-traumatic stress, in addition to any sustained physical injuries.  These “invisible” symptoms can remain long after physical wounds have healed.   The goal of NCS-VS is to meet victims “where they are” and provide holistic support which will not only ease immediate grief and suffering, but provide also a foundation of support in an effort to end the cycle of violence.  

Participants: The target population for this initiative is young men and women of color, ages 18-30, who have been exposed to violence or are themselves the victim of a violent crime. 

The Process: Once an individual is referred to the program, they will complete an intake which will be used to create an individualized service plan based on the client’s needs and goals. The service plan can include a combination of on-site case management, social services referrals, and individual or group counseling.  NCS-VS utilizes the S.E.L.F. psycho-educational group curriculum, an evidence-supported and trauma-informed approach to working with victims. Staff will also work with community volunteers to offer skill -building workshops in areas including parenting, employment, and wellness. Direct linkages with community-based programs will be made for clients needing a higher level of care for substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.

Are you interested or know someone who could benefit from services?  

Please stop by, call or send us an email  

 Newark Community Solutions Victims Services (NCS-VS)

223 Hawthorne Ave., first floor Newark, NJ

phone: 833-434-0881

victimservices@newarkcommunitysolutions.org

Community Service in Action!!

Alternative Sanctions Specialist Trevor Powell oversees community service at the 8th St garden