President spent a day in in the Garden State.
NEWARK -- After a packed day in and around New Jersey, the president is headed back home.
President Barack Obama waved a goodbye before boarding Air Force One, which later took off from Newark Internaional airport Monday night at 10:20 p.m.
Obama's departure comes about 11 hours after he landed at Newark airport Monday, which kicked off a long day of activities surrounding the president's new criminal justice reform platform.
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Obama's first stop was at the Integrity House, a rehabilitation center in the city that works to help ex-addicts and convicts reintegrate into society. Obama said he was there to highlight the recoveries of the home's residents.
"It's a model for the good work that is being done sporadically around the nation," Obama said at the center. "We look forward to seeing more success."
Then, Obama went to Rutgers-Newark for a roundtable discussion on incarceration and recidivism. During the talk, Obama announced several initiatives, including work-training programs and grants to provide education to ex-cons.
After a short trip to NYC for a fundraiser, Obama returned to Newark for a departing flight.
See complete coverage of Obama's entire New Jersey visit here.
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