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Family Programs At NJ Prison Getting Cut
By nj.com
Published: 08/24/2010

TRENTON — The Department of Corrections is overhauling prison family programs in response to accusations a sex offender was able to inappropriately touch a 9-year-old girl during an event behind prison walls.

In addition, at least one corrections officer is facing disciplinary charges in connection with the incident, according to two state officials with knowledge of the case.

Family events were previously held like picnics where inmates and visiting relatives were able to mingle. But future programs will be heavily regimented and better supervised, Corrections spokesman Matt Schuman said.

"It won’t be as loosely run as it might have been," he said.

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