N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-26.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 10A:31-26.1 - Social Services Program

(a) A Social Services Program shall be administered and supervised by a person with a Bachelor's degree or four years experience in the social and behavioral sciences.

(b) Counseling shall be provided by a qualified, trained counselor and shall include, but is not limited to:

1. Individual counseling;

2. Drug and alcohol addiction counseling;

3. Family counseling;

4. Crisis intervention;

5. Vocational counseling;

6. Discharge planning;

7. Release preparations; and

8. The referral of inmates to existing community resources.

(c) In the absence of qualified social service personnel, social services may be provided through contractual arrangements with community agencies.

(d) When community agencies are used to provide social services, a staff member of the adult county correctional facility shall be responsible for coordinating and documenting the use of these community agencies.

(e) Records shall be maintained documenting all counseling activities.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-26.1