Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will host its Fall 2017 Citizens and Clergy Academy, a six-week training program for members of the community.
The Citizens and Clergy Academy is a training program designed to familiarize clergy and other members of the community with the day-to-day operations of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings, starting October 12 and will run through November 16. The classes begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m.
“The goal of this program, which is held two times a year, is to help members of the community better understand the work of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office,’’ said Acting Prosecutor
“During the classes, we explain what we do in the Prosecutor’s Office. Staff members will explain services available to witnesses and victims, and we walk participants through the legal process and help members of the clergy and other participants understand the role of the Prosecutor’s office.’’
Classes, which are open to anyone 18 years old or older, will be held at the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, which is located at 50 West Market Street, 3rd Floor, Newark, NJ.
A certificate will be awarded to each participant who completes the course at the graduation ceremony.
Registration is required. Anyone with questions should contact Ms. Kimberly Jones at 973-621-1315.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out the attached registration form and submit via email or fax, no later than Monday, October 9, 2017.