New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10A - CORRECTIONS
Chapter 20 - RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION PROGRAM (RCRP)
Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 10A:20-1.3 - Definitions
The following terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Assessment and Treatment Center" means a Residential Community Reintegration Program that is utilized as the first placement in the continuum of care. The primary focus is comprehensive assessment of the inmates and recommendation for assignment to either a correctional treatment program or an educational, vocational training, and work release program or return to a correctional facility as unsuitable for community release.
"Contract agency" means a service provider awarded a contract resulting from a submission of a bid in response to a request for proposals to operate a Residential Community Reintegration Program such as an Assessment and Treatment Center; a correctional treatment program; educational, vocational training, and work release program; or specialized gender responsive program serving female inmates.
"Correctional treatment program" means a Residential Community Reintegration Program deemed appropriate for male inmates whose assessments show a need for moderate to intense level of treatment. Treatment is guided by assessed criminogenic needs and is delivered through structured activities for a minimum of six hours per day, five days per week. The program also offers an educational, vocational training, and work release component for the inmate once clinically appropriate.
"Educational, vocational training, and work release program" means a Residential Community Reintegration Program deemed appropriate for male inmates whose assessments show a need for a low level of treatment for limited criminogenic needs. The primary focus is employment and/or educational and vocational training in preparation for employment for inmates with limited skills. This program also offers program services to meet the specific needs of the inmate, maintain recovery, and reconnect to the inmate's family and community.
"Furlough plan" means a written plan which specifies a home or destination approved by a District Parole Office for an inmate to visit while the inmate is on furlough.
"Health care provider" means an entity that provides health care services to the inmate population.
"Residential community programs" means community-based programs, such as Residential Community Release Programs and Mutual Agreement Programs.
"Residential Community Reintegration Program (RCRP)" means a community-based residential facility contracted by the New Jersey Department of Corrections for inmates under community supervision including, but not limited to, assessment and treatment centers; correctional treatment programs; educational, vocational training, and work release programs; and specialized gender responsive programs serving female inmates.
"Residential Community Reintegration Program Notification Committee" means a group of departmental staff designated by the Commissioner, or his or her designee, that shall be responsible to provide notification pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4-91.8 and to review comments submitted to the Department when an inmate is considered for participation in a Residential Community Reintegration Program.
"Responsible health authority" means a designated person within a correctional facility who is administratively responsible for arranging health care services to all inmates. When this authority is other than a physician, in the medical area, or a dentist in the dental area, medical and dental judgments rest with the designated licensed responsible physician or dentist.
