A 1994 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires DOC to provide reunification therapy to inmates and immediate family members prior to inmate's release.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Corrections to provide reunification therapy (counseling sessions) to inmates and their immediate family members before an inmate's release. It applies to inmates scheduled for release within six months (offering immediate participation) or nine months (requiring notification six months prior). Sessions must occur virtually with the inmate and in person with family at approved locations like contracted mental health offices or nonprofit reentry centers, with individual counseling available if family declines participation. The bill also mandates the Department to seek supplemental funding through public-private partnerships and provide information about reentry resources to participating inmates.
Sub-Topics: Probation & Parole
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
General Assembly · Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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