N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-1.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024
Section 10A:17-1.3 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

"Continuum of care" when used in this chapter, means the integrated, comprehensive delivery of treatment and services in an unbroken manner.

"Criminogenic" means static and dynamic factors that are predictors of crime and/or related recidivism. Static factors include, but are not limited to, the inmate's educational, employment, familial, medical, criminal, drug abuse, and other historical information. Dynamic factors include, but are not limited to, changing attitudes, beliefs and thinking patterns.

"Discharge plan" means the release plan for an inmate.

"Office of Community Programs and Outreach Services" means the office within the Department of Corrections, Division of Programs and Community Services responsible for overseeing inmate community program, chaplaincy and outreach services.

"Office of Transitional Services" means the office within the Department of Corrections, Division of Programs and Community Services, responsible for overseeing inmate transitional/reentry services and the delivery of social services programs and services.

"Religious Issues Committee" means the Committee of Departmental staff members responsible for reviewing and making determinations regarding religious issues.

"Risks/needs assessment" means a comprehensive assessment tool that includes criminogenic factors.

"Supervisor of Volunteers" means a staff member, within a correctional facility, who is responsible for coordinating and supervising the Volunteer Service Program of the correctional facility and its satellite unit(s).

"Volunteer" means a person who provides services which supplement the functions and activities of employees of the New Jersey Department of Corrections without receiving monetary remuneration or material gain.

"Volunteer Services Site Coordinator" means a staff member, within a correctional facility, who is responsible for coordinating and supervising the Volunteer Service Program of the correctional facility and its satellite unit(s).

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-1.3

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 1459(a), effective 7/18/2016