{"data":{"id":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-52-17b-182","jurisdiction":"us-nj","citation":"N.J. Stat. § 52:17B-182","heading":"Findings, declarations relative to a correctional, rehabilitative program for juvenile, youthful offenders","body":"2.\tThe Legislature finds and declares that there is a present need to provide for certain juvenile and young adult offenders a special program of incarceration stressing a highly structured routine of discipline, regimentation, exercise and work therapy, together with substance use disorder and self-improvement counseling, education and an intensive program of aftercare supervision.\nThe Legislature further finds and declares that such a program would:\na.  \tDevelop positive attitude and behavior traits which will foster the work ethic and contribute to the maturity of the participants by utilizing proven techniques of regimentation and structured discipline;\nb. \tFoster self-control, self-respect, teamwork and improved work habits for such offenders so as to enable these offenders to return to society as law-abiding citizens;\nc. \tProvide young adult and juvenile offenders with a rehabilitative experience which will positively influence their behavior and help thwart future criminal activity;\nd. \tAllow for a more creative use of correctional resources than the simple custody of prisoners;\ne. \tReduce corrections costs by shortening stays of incarceration;\nf.\tIncrease an offender's potential for rehabilitation and decrease recidivism by providing a structured, integrated and comprehensive treatment program which includes both an institutional regimen and an intensively supervised aftercare component in the community;\ng. \tProvide meaningful and productive work opportunities and vocational training to enhance and expand offenders' marketable skills; and\nh. \tHelp to alleviate overcrowding in prisons and juvenile facilities.\nL.1995, c.330, s.2; amended 2023, c.177, s.143.","path":["TITLE 52 STATE GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICERS"],"source_url":"https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/statutes/STATUTES-TEXT.zip","current_through":"P.L.2025, c.405, and J.R.22","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T17:54:13Z","sha256":"ba33457947853275711a84280964227224c7ec6f0d5bb1414d0124c4ccee49ba","source_id":"us-nj","stale":true,"prev":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-52-17b-181","next":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-52-17b-183"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}