The annual Release Cohort Outcome Report is the result of a legislative mandate instituted by P.L.2009, c. 329, § 3, codified at N.J. Stat. § 30:4-91.15. The law enforcement agencies of the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) and the New Jersey State Parole Board (SPB) are tasked by the legislature to compile reports that record and examine annual recidivism rates. These reports also are the result of a legislative mandate instituted by P.L.2015, c. 144, § 1. The NJDOC and the SPB are tasked with measuring the effectiveness of the State’s reentry initiatives and programs.
In New Jersey, the NJDOC and the SPB attempt to prepare adult incarcerated persons for the transition from correctional facilities to the community to assist releases in becoming law-abiding citizens. Incarcerated persons start preparing for rehabilitation and reentry immediately upon intake into our system. Incarcerated persons receive a comprehensive plan based on their assessment scores at intake. The plan includes the in-prison programs and treatment that will be beneficial to an incarcerated person once released from prison. Programs and treatment (such as education, vocational classes, anger management, substance use disorder classes, etc.) lead incarcerated persons to better understand their behavior and provide the necessary skills to assist with community reentry.
The Release Cohort Outcome Reports are separated by year below.
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