Establishes the "Incarcerated Women’s Protection Act" to improve conditions for female incarcerated persons in New Jersey correctional facilities.
The "Incarcerated Women’s Protection Act" establishes a framework to enhance the treatment and conditions for female incarcerated persons in New Jersey correctional facilities. The bill mandates the Commissioner of Corrections to conduct gender responsive risk and needs assessments during the institutional classification process. It requires the establishment of a Division of Women’s Services within the Department of Corrections to develop policies and programs addressing the specific needs of female incarcerated persons, including treatment for trauma, parenting issues, and child.
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