The Camden County Board of Commissioners announced on March 6 the grand opening of the Camden County Department of Corrections Reentry Release Center, a newly renovated facility designed to help individuals transition back into the community after leaving the Camden County Correctional Facility.
The center aims to reduce barriers faced by people reentering society and provide them with resources such as peer specialists, housing support, employment services, identification assistance, health care access, mental health and substance use support, family reunification, and a peer support network. This initiative is part of Camden County’s broader efforts to enhance public safety and community welfare through various services in education, workforce development, and public services according to the official website.
Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to the Department of Corrections, said: “The Reentry Release Center will provide a structured transition point where individuals can connect to community-based services to help them achieve and maintain stability after their release from incarceration. This initiative reflects the Board of Commissioners commitment to reducing recidivism throughout Camden County, and ensuring everyone has the tools they need to succeed as they reenter society.”
The facility is located next to the correctional facility in Camden and features private meeting rooms, a lounge area, shower facilities, on-site washers and dryers, and a fully equipped kitchenette. Artwork created by current or former incarcerated individuals decorates the space. The program builds on nationally recognized treatment for substance use disorder at CCCF and has already shown success in lowering recidivism rates.
Camden County supports over 500,000 residents across 37 municipalities according to the official website. The county operates under a seven-member Board of Commissioners who serve staggered three-year terms according to the official website. Its operations include maintaining parks, libraries, nutrition centers for community well-being according to the official website. The county also focuses on enhancing quality of life through public safety initiatives like this new center according to the official website.
The opening of this center marks another step in Camden County’s ongoing work across southern New Jersey’s 37 municipalities according to the official website.
