New Jersey Statutes Title 30. Institutions and Agencies 30 § 1B-54

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

a. The Commissioner of Corrections shall provide a gender responsive risk and needs assessment as part of the institutional classification process. The assessment shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following principles:

(1) acknowledging gender equity;

(2) creating an environment based on safety, respect, and dignity;

(3) developing policies, practices, and programs that are relational and promote healthy connections to children, family, significant others, and the community;

(4) addressing substance use disorders, trauma, and mental health issues through comprehensive, integrated, and culturally relevant services and appropriate supervision; and

(5) providing female incarcerated persons with opportunities to improve their socioeconomic conditions, including, but not limited to, ensuring that female incarcerated persons are eligible to participate in programs and services, established by the commissioner pursuant to R.S.30:4-92, that are available to male incarcerated persons.

b. The commissioner shall establish a system of community supervision and reentry with comprehensive, collaborative services.

c. The commissioner shall ensure direct supervision and oversight by correctional staff in order to identify potential issues and respond proactively before the issues escalate.

d. The commissioner shall institute mandatory in-service training for every correctional police officer that supervises female incarcerated persons regarding gender responsive policies. The commissioner shall ensure that every correctional police officer that supervises female incarcerated persons completes this training annually.

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