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Essex Transitional Program

 
  461-63 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
Superintendent: Darvin Bethea
973-648-7078/7082
973-648-6133 (Fax)
 
  Transitional programs are an integral step in helping juveniles succeed upon their release. Residents take part in various programs that prepare them for their return to their community. As an admission requirement, a resident has to have an approved parole address for the county in which the transitional program is located. In addition, a resident's participation in a transitional program must be mandated by the State Parole Board.
 
  Essex Residential Community Home serves up to 30 male juveniles from age 16 to 18.  
  In addition to receiving academic instruction, the students are taught carpentry, plumbing, masonry and landscaping by qualified teachers. As part of their vocational instruction, students assist staff cooks in the daily preparation of all meals and learn fundamental culinary and food service skills. The vocational program provides students with marketable skills and training that help them obtain jobs upon their release.  
  The residents participate in various maintenance projects at the facility including painting, cleaning, buffing floors, stocking supplies and routine upkeep.  
  Essex RCH actively assists the community by helping to maintain the Community Park on Central Avenue and cleaning local streets and vacant lots through the Fifth Street Block Association. Essex Residential also has a relationship with the Newark Pre-School Council. Through the relationship, juveniles provide building maintenance and grounds keeping at various locations throughout Essex County.  
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