The 12th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner – Peace Islands Institute NJ

On February 22, 2024, Nicole Graves-Watson, ECPO Community Relations Specialist, was one of the honorees during this year’s public safety awards presented by the Peace Islands Institute.  Nicole was the only woman honoree and only recipient from Essex County.  Additional honorees included representatives from Union County EMS, Paterson Police Department, Paterson Fire Department, NJ State…

Domestic Violence Sanctuary Program

“Sanctuary” A Domestic Violence Response Initiative An Outreach Program of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy What is “Sanctuary”? Sanctuary is an intensive, interactive 100-hour training program designed to equip community residents to provide crisis intervention and outreach services to domestic violence related assault, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking, property crime victims, as…

High School Juniors Invited to Apply for Summer Internship

Jan. 10, 2018 High School Juniors Invited to Apply for Summer Internship Newark—Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today high school juniors, interested in law enforcement, are urged to apply for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office annual summer internship program. This five-week program is designed to expose high school students to careers in…

World Against Violence Youth Conference

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will host its 18th “World Against Violence (WAV#18) Youth Conference,” tomorrow for approximately 300 middle school students from Irvington, Orange, East Orange, Cedar Grove and Newark. Entitled: “Learning to Succeed to Reach Your Goals!” the purpose of the summit is…