The resolution designates the last week of April each year as Reentry Week in New Jersey, aiming to raise public awareness about the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals as they reintegrate into society. It acknowledges the difficulties these individuals encounter, such as securing employment, housing, healthcare, and reuniting with family, which can contribute to recidivism and broader social issues. The resolution highlights the efforts of various commissions and organizations that are working to identify and address the barriers to successful reentry, including the New Jersey Reentry Services Commission and the Commission on Reentry Services for Women.

By establishing Reentry Week, the resolution encourages communities and organizations, including state agencies, to engage in activities and programs that support the reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals. The Governor is empowered to issue an annual proclamation to promote observance of the week, emphasizing the importance of fostering an environment that allows these individuals to become productive members of society after serving their sentences.