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Statement: Abolish the Drug War Coalition reacts to Biden Administration’s latest effort to curb the overdose crisis

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In response to the Biden Administration’s announcement of $30 million in harm reduction funding to support states and organizations who are responding to the nation’s devastating overdose crisis, members of Abolish the Drug War—New Jersey, a coalition of New Jersey drug war survivors, families, faith leaders, and advocacy organizations, released the following statement. Caitlin O’Neill, … Read more

Statement: Restraining order to protect syringe access services in Atlantic City extended through duration of litigation

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Yesterday, December 2, Judge Michael Blee extended the restraints against Atlantic City’s enforcement of Ordinance 32 (which would terminate the city’s syringe access services operated by South Jersey AIDS Alliance) while the matter is being litigated. Judge Blee’s Order and Memorandum of Decision are attached below. Learn more about the fight to save Atlantic City’s … Read more

Public Health Advocates Call on Murphy Administration to Save Atlantic City Harm Reduction Program

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NEW JERSEY —  In an open letter sent earlier today to Governor Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Oliver, and members of the Atlantic City Council, New Jersey’s harm reduction programs, faith leaders, and advocates for racial, economic and social justice called on the Murphy administration to protect Atlantic City’s syringe access services and expand these services throughout … Read more

Harm Reduction Advocates, Medical Experts, and Parents Applaud Introduction of Harm Reduction Expansion Bill

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March 9, 2021— Far-reaching harm reduction expansion legislation advanced through the Senate Health Committee earlier today. The bill package, sponsored by Senator Joe Vitale and Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, would reduce overdose deaths, prevent infectious disease, and connect people who use drugs to non-judgmental support.  The bills were applauded by advocates from New Jersey Harm … Read more

South Jersey AIDS Alliance Files Lawsuit to Stop Discriminatory Closure of Atlantic City Syringe Access Program

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September 29, 2021 (Atlantic City) — Today, the South Jersey AIDS Alliance (SJAA) filed a lawsuit asking the Atlantic County Superior Court to prevent the Atlantic City ordinance banning syringe access from going into effect on October 12, 2021.  SJAA is joined, as plaintiffs, by three anonymous Atlantic City residents who walk to the Oasis … Read more