This bill mandates the New Jersey Department of Corrections (DOC) to provide reunification therapy to inmates and their immediate family members prior to the inmates' release from incarceration. Specifically, the Commissioner of Corrections is required to offer counseling sessions to any inmate scheduled for release within six months, allowing them to participate virtually while their family members are physically present at designated locations. Additionally, inmates scheduled for release within nine months must be informed of their entitlement to these counseling sessions. The bill also stipulates that individual counseling sessions must be available for inmates whose family members choose not to participate.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the establishment of public-private partnerships to facilitate the provision of mental health counseling and seeks to secure funding from various sources to support these initiatives. The Commissioner is also tasked with providing inmates who engage in counseling with information about organizations and programs that assist with reentry into society. To implement these provisions, the bill requires appropriations from the general fund to the DOC. The intent behind this legislation is to help incarcerated parents navigate the challenges of reentry, improve their relationships with their children and families, and equip them with the necessary skills for successful reintegration into society.