Honor Society® member
Alqamar Anderson
Recovery Ally at Rutgers University— Newark
- Rutgers University
- Justice Studies
- Class of 2023
- Union, NJ
Member since December 2022
About
A native of Newark, Alqamar studies Justice Studies at Rutgers University-Newark and minors in Youth Development and Juvenile Justice. This has been due to the Criminal Justice System's impact on him and his family. He is a member of Rutgers' Honor Society, Criminal Justice's Honor Society, and Rutgers' Mountain View Community. Juvenile justice and youth development are areas of strong interest to him. As a Juvenile Advocate and Supporter, he intends to support and assist juveniles who may need extra assistance to be more successful.
Education
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Rutgers University—Newark
Criminal Justice, Youth Development and Juvenile Justice
2021 – 2023
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Being a social justice advocate, and to support and assist juveniles in need of resource and access to various services.
- Outside the classroom
Volunteering within the community, whether it’s advocating for juveniles, or just giving a helping hand when needed, I have always had a passion for community building.
Experience
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Recovery Ally
Rutgers University— Newark
Oct 2022 – May 2023
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Front Desk Representative
Rutgers University—Newark NJ STEP/ MVC
Jan 2021 – May 2023
Volunteering
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Weatherization
LaCas de Don Pedro
Jun 2022 – Aug 2022
Languages
- English (US)
