How does the NJDOC ensure the safety of the community?
The NJDOC ensures that all offenders assigned to RCRPs are assessed and supervised at a level necessary to protect the community. The NJDOC utilizes a performance-based evaluation process that objectively assesses and evaluates community programs and operations, including outcome studies that provide quantifiable data on program effectiveness. The NJDOC remains abreast of “Best Practice” changes to ensure optimal rehabilitation and public safety. The RCRPs have strict accountability procedures to enable them to know where inmates are at all times. All inmates must sign in and out of the RCRP. They must have an approved site if they are out in the community, where they can be contacted at all times.
