New Jersey Department of Corrections

The New Jersey Department of Corrections oversees the state's prison system, ensuring the safe confinement, rehabilitation, and management of incarcerated individuals. It is responsible for operating correctional facilities, providing rehabilitation programs, and maintaining public safety. The department also focuses on offender reentry initiatives to support individuals' successful reintegration into society upon release. It works within state laws and policies to balance security with efforts to reduce recidivism and promote personal growth among inmates.