Q: Is there a cost?
A: U-Turn for Christ NJ requires a $1,000 donation, payable upon arrival, in the form of a cashiers check, money order, or cash. The donation will cover room and board for the first phase of the program (Phase-1, two months).
Q: Who can enroll?
A: Anyone can enroll as long as they are over the age of 18, not a registered sex offender, and sober for at least 24 hours prior to enrolling.
Q: Do I need a Church referral?
A: There is no referral necessary to enroll into the program.
Q: What should I bring with me?
A: A bible, notebook, pens, highlighters, a weeks worth of clothing, including work clothes and one outfit you will feel comfortable wearing to church services.
Q: What can’t I bring?
A: Vehicle, cell phone, computer, tablets, iPods and other media players, secular media, all reading material other than your bible (including commentaries and other extra-biblical media), products containing alcohol, clothing with secular/offensive logos, cigarettes, and all other tobacco products, or tobacco substitutes. We recommend you do not bring any personal valuables or cash over $20.
Q: Do I have to be a Christian to enroll?
A: No, but you must be willing to participate in all bible studies, church services, and events.
Q: Is there a dress code?
A. Yes. All shirts must have sleeves, no clothing with secular/offensive logos, pants and shorts cannot sag.
Q: Can I have visits?
A: After a three week probationary period you will be allowed to have supervised family visits on Sundays from 11:00 am-2:00 pm at the U-Turn property in Freehold. NOTE: Visits are permitted for immediate family members ONLY and they must attend church services with you on the day they intend to visit (no exceptions). Church services begin at 9:00 am at Cornerstone Calvary Chapel located at 6550 Highway 9 in Howell.
Q: Do you accept court referrals?
A: Yes we do. Please note that if the Courts allow an individual to participate in our program in lieu of incarceration, we do require the enrollee to complete both phases, Phase-1 (2-months) and Phase-2 (6-months), making their total commitment to the program a minimum of 8-months.
