Union County Freeholder Nancy Ward (2nd L) accepts a Community Change Award for “Christopher’s Program” on behalf of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders from New Jersey Black Issues Convention (NJBIC) Board Secretary Barbara James, John Hinds (2nd R) and Chairman Jerome Harris at the NJBIC 28th Annual Black Leadership Conference “Strengthening Families & Building Community: Change We Can Believe In” at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick. The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders partnered with the New Jersey Superior Court to introduce “Christopher’s Program,” an intensive effort to help prevent gang violence. (Photo by Kelly Coyle/County of Union)