A4291

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

Introduced·2/19/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A4291 requires the Department of Corrections to provide reunification therapy to inmates and their immediate family members before the.

New Jersey A4291 mandates the Department of Corrections to offer reunification therapy to inmates and their immediate family members prior to the inmate's release. This therapy aims to help inmates understand the impact of incarceration on their children and families, learn parenting strategies, develop employment skills, and prepare for challenges post-release. The bill also requires the commissioner to establish public-private partnerships with mental health care providers and nonprofit inmate reentry service providers.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 19

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee