WOMEN’S SERVICES

The Department continued to advance women’s corrections reform through sustained operational stability and proactive transition planning for the replacement of the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility (EMCF). Throughout this period, the Department prioritized the continuity of essential services, ensuring that custody staffing, reentry coordination, medical care, and specialized programming remained consistent. These efforts ensured that the incarcerated population maintained access to vital support services as long- range infrastructure planning progressed.

Milestones in Development of a New Women’s Facility

The Department reached several pivotal milestones in the development of a modern women’s correctional facility. The State formally designated Chesterfield, Burlington County, as the future site, providing a clear geographic and operational framework for the project. Key progress indicators included:

• Two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) were issued for architectural and engineering services, marking the transition into the formal design and site-planning phases.
• The State appropriated $90 million to support early-phase design, construction, infrastructure preparation, and project mobilization, positioning the Department to advance the next stage of facility development in 2025.