The Harbor has been recommended for accreditation with the American Correctional Association (ACA).

In October of 1996, The Harbor opened and began receiving its first resident referrals from the New Jersey Department of Corrections. The Harbor was originally located in Hoboken, New Jersey and in 2009 moved to Newark, New Jersey. The move to Newark provided residents and staff with enhancements in safety and security. The building hosts offices, day rooms, dormitories, laundry facilities and group/lecture areas.

The Harbor’s primary focus is to assist residents to make a successful reentry back to their families and communities. Residents participate daily in a fully structured treatment environment receiving lectures, group and individual counseling. Services include GED preparation, adult basic education, life skills, anger management, relapse prevention, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), twelve step education, family groups and job skills. Domestic violence prevention and mentoring is provided by the Chaplaincy Network Program and the New Jersey Department of Corrections.

CEC is the service provider for Education and Health Centers on America, Inc. at the Harbor.