New Jersey Department of Corrections

Community and Volunteerism

NJDOC volunteers support the overall mission of the department and are essential in the effective delivery of programming and supportive services for the offender population. The major goal of the Office of Volunteer Services is to ensure the proper recruitment, processing, training, evaluation and recognition of NJDOC volunteers. As such, the Office of Volunteer Services, through assistance from volunteer coordinators in each institution, recruits, trains and supports individuals throughout the community who seek to volunteer in the areas of religious services, educational and social services programming, medical/psychological services, administration, community programming and recreational services.

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Retired Law Enforcement Carry Permit

Retired Law Enforcement Officers must apply for a gun carry permit through the New Jersey State Police.

The form will request the following information from the NJDOC:

NJDOC Contact:

Chyme Jones, Deputy Chief Investigator
Email: Chyme.Jones@doc.nj.gov
Phone: 609-826-5617

Click here to be taken to the permit application.

PREA

The Prison Rape Elimination Act at the New Jersey Department of Corrections

Signed into federal law in 2003, PREA is designed to prevent, detect, and respond to incidences of sexual abuse and sexual harassment in confinement facilities.

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Alerts

With colds, flu and COVID season in full swing, the New Jersey Department of Corrections reminds those who are planning to visit NJDOC facilities not to arrive if they are sick or are experiencing symptoms.

Please plan or reschedule your visit for a time when you are feeling well.

Current visitation information for each facility can be found here.

Masks are available for staff, incarcerated persons and visitors and may be required depending on facility status.

Newsroom

Read the latest news from the NJDOC.

NJDOC News Vault (Archived Newsletters)

Archived Annual Reports

Maintaining and Restoring the Bonds Between Family and Incarcerated Persons Report

Edna Mahan Correctional Facility Settlement Agreement

Edna Mahan Correctional Facility Phase 1 Full Minimum Compound Relocation

Perception Reimagined: EMCF Newsletter - September 2023 Edition

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