Establishes "Incarcerated Women's Protection Act" and concerns correctional facility board of trustees.
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This bill, the "Incarcerated Women’s Protection Act," establishes a framework for improving the treatment and safety of incarcerated women in New Jersey. It mandates a gender-responsive risk assessment process, creates a Division of Women’s Services within the Department of Corrections, and requires specific training for correctional staff. The bill also addresses issues such as doula services for pregnant inmates, parenting programs, and a special victim’s unit to investigate sexual misconduct, while updating the composition of the Board of Trustees.
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