N.J. Breaks Ground on New Women’s Prison After Years of Scandal at Edna Mahan

N.J. breaks ground on new women’s prison after years of scandal at Edna Mahan

Gov. Phil Murphy and other officials broke ground this week on a new women’s prison in Burlington County that will replace Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, the state’s only women’s prison.

NJ breaks ground on new state women’s correctional facility

The basics: New 420-bed women’s correctional facility breaks ground in Chesterfield Township Design emphasizes rehabilitation, safety & community reintegration Replaces the former Edna Mahan facility, saving $160 million in maintenance costs Officials highlight commitment to dignity, recovery & second chances A slew of officials and stakeholders gathered in Chesterfield Township Oct. 15 to break ground on a new, state-of-the-art women’s correct…