About the Home
The Returning Citizens Support Group (RCSG) Restorative Justice Healing Home provides housing and holistic support for men over the age of 50 who are returning home from the carceral system and lack community or family support.

Located in a one-family home setting, the Healing Home provides a safe, restorative environment where residents can rebuild their lives through healing, stability, and community connection.

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Our Mission

The RCSG Restorative Justice Healing Home is more than just housing. It’s a pathway to healing and reintegration. Our goal is to:  

• Address unresolved trauma 

• Rebuild relationships with the community

•  Prepare residents to live independently and successfully navigate society

House Highlights

Capacity: 8 residents, including a live-in Residential Assistant (RA) overseeing daily operations and providing case management support.

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• Healing Focused Environment:​​

  • Trauma-informed care and peer support

  • Restorative healing circles

  • One-on-one therapy sessions

•  Community Engagement:

  • Required community service projects to foster accountability and connection

  • Opportunities to rebuild trust and relationships with the broader community

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Supportive Services

Residents receive comprehensive support to meet essential reentry needs, including:

•  Assistance obtaining identification documents (birth certificates, state IDs, social security cards, driver’s licenses)

• Access to legal assistance through partners such as Seton Hall Legal Clinic and Rutgers Legal Clinic offering assistance with:

  • Outstanding fines, restoration of driving privileges, child support arrears, and record expungement.​

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