Class 259 recruits at the New Jersey Department of Corrections Training Academy have completed Final Physical Assessment Day, successfully meeting the fitness standards required to move one step closer to graduation. The assessment measures the physical readiness needed to perform in demanding environments and prepares recruits for the responsibilities of the profession. Class 259 met the moment with discipline and determination, marking another important milestone on the path to becoming correc

Veteran-focused reentry services are being expanded across all nine facilities within the New Jersey Department of Corrections. This new initiative offered through the newly created Division of Women and Veterans Services will coordinate reentry planning to provide veterans greater access to healthcare, employment, and housing. Learn more here: https://www.nj.gov/corrections/pages/PressRelease/NJDOCLaunchesGroundbreakingReentryInitiativeForIncarceratedVeterans.html #veterans #veteransupport #ree

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We had the privilege of following NJDOC Class 259 throughout their training at the New Jersey Department of Corrections Training Academy, witnessing the discipline, teamwork, and determination that carried them from recruits to Correctional Police Officers. From their first days on the drill floor to graduation, Class 259 met the physical, academic, and professional standards required of those who wear the NJDOC uniform. Their academy journey reflects the preparation needed to serve safely and e

The New Jersey Department of Corrections awarded grants to more than 40 organizations through NJLEAD (New Jersey Locally Empowered, Accountable, and Determined). This funding directly assists individuals transitioning from incarceration back into their communities. The impact reaches far beyond individuals and represents stronger families, safer neighborhoods, and a more resilient New Jersey. Learn more: nj.gov/corrections/pdf/PressRelease_PS/250917_NJDOC_Announces_2025_NJLEAD_Grant_Awards.pdf |