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Year Press Release
2026New Jersey Department Of Corrections Welcomes 103 Training Academy Graduates
2026Federal Court Terminates Consent Decree For Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, Citing Permanent Cultural Reform And System Compliance
2026NJDOC Awards 2026 NJLEAD Grants to 41 Organizations to Strengthen Reentry, Employment, and Community Stability
2026New Jersey Department of Corrections Uncovers Alleged Contraband Smuggling and Money Laundering Scheme
2026New Jersey Department Of Corrections Publishes Newest Recidivism Outcome Report
2026New Jersey Department Of Corrections Welcomes 157 Training Academy Graduates
2026NJDOC Launches Groundbreaking Reentry Initiative for Incarcerated Veterans at Ceremonial Signing
2026Federal Court Terminates Multiple Sections of Consent Decree as NJDOC Achieves Key Reform Milestones
2025New Jersey Department of Corrections Expands Partnership With Freedom Reads
2025Governor Murphy and Department of Corrections Commissioner Kuhn Break Ground on New and Modern Correctional Facility for Women
2025New Jersey Department Of Corrections Hosts Recruitment Open House On October 29
2025NJDOC and Pratt Institute Launch Innovative Fashion Design and Workforce Training Program
2025NJDOC Announces 2025 NJLEAD Grant Awards
2025New Jersey Department Of Corrections To Partner With Give Something Back To Provide Academic Support For Children Of Incarcerated Persons
2025New Jersey Department Of Corrections Welcomes 139 Training Academy Graduates
2025NJDOC Partners with Freedom Reads to Bring Libraries to Incarcerated Men and Women
2025NJDOC Announces NJLEAD Grant Funding to Enhance Reentry Services.
2025New Jersey Department Of Corrections Welcomes 128 Training Academy Graduates
2025NJDOC Custody Recruitment Unit and New Jersey Department of Labor to Hold Virtual Law Enforcement Career Fairs
2024Freedom Reads Partners with Princeton University Library Open First Freedom Libraries in New Jersey Prisons
2024NJDOC-Produced Short Documentary Showcases A Unique Music Education Program For Incarcerated Men
2024New Jersey Department Of Corrections Welcomes Largest Class Of Academy Graduates Since 2019
2023NJDOC Announces $7 Million Grant Program To Support And Expand Availability Of Reentry Services
2023State Of New Jersey And Largest Correctional Police Officers Union Settle New Four-Year Contract
2023ICYMI: Governor Murphy Announces Closure of Edna Mahan Correctional Facility Full Minimum Units
2023Edna Mahan Correctional Facility Phase 1 Full Minimum Compound Relocation
2023New Jersey Department Of Corrections Apprehend Edward Berbon
2023New Jersey Department Of Corrections Welcomes Newest Officers
2023New Jersey Department of Corrections Launches First-of-its-Kind Job Training Program with Starbucks
2023NJDOC Announces Awardees Of 2nd Round Of NJLEAD Reintegration Grants
2023NJDOC Welcomes Latest Class Of State Correctional Police Officers
2023NJDOC Statement On South Woods State Prison
2022NJDOC Senior Officer Called “Hero Of Civilization” In Prestigious Award
2022GSYCF Hosts its First Ever Winter Concert
2022NJDOC Officer Saves Motorist Trapped In Car Fire, Then Heads To Work
2022NJDOC Welcomes The Newest Class Of State Correctional Police Officers
2022NJDOC Announces Awardees Of $3M NJ Leads Reintegration Grant
2022ICYMI: Governor Murphy Announces Appointments To Edna Mahan Correctional Facility For Women Board Of Trustees
2022New Jersey Department Of Corrections Launches All Veterans Housing Unit
2022Former Hunterdon County Assistant Prosecutor to Lead NJDOC Special Investigations Division
2022Governor Murphy Announces Nomination Of Victoria Kuhn As Department Of Corrections Commissioner
2022NJDOC Welcomes Latest Class Of State Correctional Police Officers
2021NJDOC Hires Consultant To Assist With Relocation Of Edna Mahan Correctional Facility
2021NJDOC Partners With Drew University In Master’s Level Pilot Program
2021NJDOC Enters Into Agreement With Reentry Service Providers Increasing Access To Reintegration Services Across The State
2021ICYMI: National Commission on Correctional Health Care Names South Woods State Prison 2021 Facility of the Year
2021New Jersey Department Of Corrections Launches $3m Grant Program To Support Reentry
2021NJDOC Launches Health-Focused Reentry Services At Edna Mahan Correctional Facility For Women
2021New Jersey Department Of Corrections Recognizes Officers During Correction Officer Day Ceremony
2021NJDOC Reaches Agreement With Department Of Justice On Path Forward For Edna Mahan Correctional Facility For Women
2021New Jersey Department of Corrections Commissioner Marcus Hicks Announces Resignation
2021NJDOC Welcomes Latest Class Of State Correctional Police Officers
2021The New Jersey Department Of Corrections Appoints Tomè As The New Assistant Commissioner Of Women’s Services
2021New Jersey Department Of Corrections Implements Additional Safety Reforms With Staff Development Component
2021NJDOC Resumes Visitation with COVID-19 Precautions
2021NJDOC Seeks To Fortify Reentry Programs And Services In Halfway Houses In Release Of RFP
2021Remarks Prepared for Delivery Assembly Judiciary and Women & Children Committees Hearing on Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women
2021NJDOC Reaches Settlement With Plaintiffs On Edna Mahan Sexual Assault Misconduct Litigation Stemming From 2014
2021New Jersey Department Of Corrections Implements Body Worn Camera Project
2021NJDOC Secures Correctional Consultant The Moss Group To Assist With Planned Safety Reforms At Edna Mahan Correctional Facility For Women
2020The NJDOC Welcomes Graduating Class 249
2020New Jersey Department Of Corrections Appoints Haley To Newly Created Diversity Role
2020NJDOC Resumes Visitation and Inmate Activities with COVID-19 Precautions
2020ICYMI: New Jersey Department of Corrections Commissioner Marcus O. Hicks Esq., Appointed as Vice President for the Correctional Leaders Association.
2020New Jersey Department Of Corrections Recognizes Officers During Correction Officer Day Ceremony
2020The New Jersey Department of Corrections Starts Pathway to “Reopening” with Phase 2 Testing
2020NJDOC Welcomes Latest Class Of State Correctional Police Officers
2020New Jersey Department Of Corrections To Begin Universal COVID-19 Testing And Launches Non-Congregate Housing Program For First Responders
2020NJDOC Receives Grant For Implementation Of Body Cameras
2020New Jersey Department Of Corrections Response To DOJ Report On Edna Mahan Correctional Facility For Women
2020ICYMI: Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order To Establish A Process To Grant Temporary Reprieve To Certain At-Risk Inmates
2020New Jersey Department Of Corrections Suspends Visitations To State Prisons And Halfway Houses Statewide
2020Información importante: El Departamento de Correcciones de Nueva Jersey suspende las visitas a las prisiones estatales y las residencias de transición en todo el estado
2020New Jersey Department Of Corrections Prepared To Address COVID-19
2019State Correctional Police Officers, Class 247, Scheduled to Graduate Nov. 15
2019Princeton Students, Maximum Security Inmates to Square Off in Chess Competition
2019NJDOC To Establish Housing Units for Incarcerated Veterans
2019NJDOC to Consolidate Two Youth Correctional Facilities--Consolidation Plan Will Increase Efficiencies and Savings within the Department
2019Murphy Administration Announces $8 Million Commitment to Help County Jails Treat Opioid Addiction
2019State Correctional Police Officers, Class 245, Scheduled to Graduate on March 18
2018New Jersey Department Of Corrections Announces Planned Actions In Response To Suicides In County Jails
2018New Jersey Department Of Corrections To Honor Officers At Correction Officer Day On July 30
2018New Jersey Department Of Corrections Leadership Holds Meeting With Justice Department Civil Rights Officials
2017New Jersey A National Leader In Reduction Of Imprisonment And Crime Rates
2015New Jersey Continues To Be A National Leader In Reducing Crime, While Also Safely Lowering Offender Population
2012NJDOC Announces Pilot Program For Use Of Candles During Menorah Lighting


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