A Better Way – Prisoner Reentry (Trenton, NJ)
A Better Way is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization in Trenton dedicated to helping men and women returning from prison get their lives back on track. Bonner Scholars work with program participants on their job-readiness skills, GED preparation and other skills to help them successfully transition back into the community and establish stability in their lives.
A.C. Wagner Youth Correctional Facility – Juvenile Justice (Burlington County, NJ)
Wagner Youth Correctional Facility Bonner is a detention facility that houses violent young offenders, as well as those convicted of drug-related offenses. Bonner Scholars work with inmates to further develop their writing skills by working with them to create their own literary magazine. The magazine primarily includes essays, poems, journal entries, letters and art. Website: http://www.state.nj.us/corrections/cia/wycf.html
PEI Kids – Juvenile Justice (Mercer County, NJ)
Bonner Scholars work alongside PEI staff and help deliver a life-skills curriculum to juvenile offenders. They also develop and organize additional enrichment and educational projects. Website: http://www.peikids.org/