I am so grateful!! Taking the Escalator is an anecdotal example of rapport w one's therapist being the most influential factor in the outcome of counseling. Ken always had such empathy and treated me w dignity & kindness. Improving me as a person and now as a professional.

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I was honored to speak at Public Defender Day in Trenton and commemorate the Gideon decision. I'm so grateful to the members of Jennifer Sellitti who provided me w impeccable legal representation, treated me w empathy & dignity, & advocated w me to expand access to expungements.

Check out: The Incarcerated State of our State- February Newsletter ncaar.org/newsletters/ Nikki Tierney, J.D., M.S. Licensed Prof Counselor

Register Today: NJSBA/NJICLE Presents What Helped You When You Fell Apart – an extraordinary panel sharing lessons from leaders in the Law on Wellness. Visit here for more information and a full list of remarkable speakers: ow.ly/smXp50Qs7lU

It is rare in life to meet a truly authentic person. A person who acts consistently w their words. A person who is selfless and empathic. Raritan Wrestling Coach Nucci is one of those people. He has improved the lives of thousands, including mine. Congrats Coach. Thank you!!

Very grateful to be a part of this inspiring panel and presentation.

So grateful to David Wildstein and
New Jersey Globe for allowing me to use their platform to spread awareness about the power of language and stigma.
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Yassssssss NJ!!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
“New Jersey recently took an incredibly bold step, becoming the first state in the nation to remove all stigmatizing language concerning substance use disorders from its laws and the names of its entities and institutions.”

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I intend to continue advocating for expanded access to expungements and second chances. Expungements do not make society less safe and relive people of hundreds of draconian collateral consequences that accompany convictions.
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'If we never stop or reduce how many people enter a cycle of harmful substance use to begin with, we’ll forever be subject to the growth of this crisis and its tragic consequences.'

The necessity of prevention. My view The Oregonian.

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Thank you David Zimmer and Matthew Fagan!! Great job. I am so grateful to you both!!!!

A study from Michigan showed people who receive expungements are no more likely to be convicted of another crime than the general public. Avg income inceases 22% in first year.
Bill would protect people from state lag in processing expungements.
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I am so grateful and humbled to be an advocate fir people w mental health and substance use disorders...people like me!!! We need to end stigma and expand capacity not try to 'break' and punish people w medical and health challenges.
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Navy Boot Camp Graduation today!!! So proud of my son!!!

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New Jersey becomes the first state in the nation to remove all stigmatizing language concerning substance use disorders from its laws and names of its entities and institutions.

On November 20, 2023, Governor Murphy reaffirmed the state’s commitment to