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The Terrible Choices, and Deprivations, and Great Courage – of New Jerseyans Who Live in Poverty

​​This comprehensive social science study details the immense challenges faced by people living in true poverty (generally below 200 percent of the federal poverty level), and contrasts their situation with those having slightly higher incomes. More than 80 people were interviewed in-depth for this report.​