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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

Harm Reduction and Recovery Advocates Praise Governor Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Oliver for Their Leadership to Modernize Restrictive Harm Reduction Laws

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August 12, 2021— Today, the Murphy Administration called for modernization of New Jersey’s restrictive harm reduction law and urged legislators to lift the onerous municipal ordinance requirement that limits harm reduction services (S3009/A4847). “New Jersey’s syringe access services are a public health success story,” said Carol Harney, Chief Executive Officer of South Jersey AIDS Alliance. … Read more

Residents, Faith Leaders, & Harm Reduction Advocates Rally in Support of Atlantic City Syringe Access Program

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July 6, 2021 (Atlantic City, NJ) — This afternoon, local leaders joined harm reduction advocates, faith leaders, and community members to celebrate the successes of Atlantic City’s syringe access program— called the Oasis Drop-In— and demand that it remain permanently open and accessible. This rally comes two weeks after the Atlantic City Council introduced an … Read more

NJHRC: Gov. Murphy’s Opioid Announcement Shows Urgency of Harm Reduction Expansion

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Earlier today, Governor Murphy announced 3,040 overdose deaths in 2020 and, strikingly, 540 deaths in January-February of 2021, along with his opioid policy proposals for 2021. The proposed policies make critical commitments to increasing the state budget for harm reduction programs by $1 million, expanding naloxone (brand name Narcan) access, and bolstering availability of medication … Read more

The State of Harm Reduction: NJHRC Calls on State to Get Naloxone Directly to People Who Use Drugs

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Trenton, NJ (Tuesday, January 14, 2020) — In response to the State of the State address, the New Jersey Harm Reduction Coalition (NJHRC) commends Governor Murphy for recognizing the urgency of ending overdose deaths and urges state lawmakers to expand New Jersey’s underutilized harm reduction programs. By investing broadly in people who use drugs as … Read more