Establishes prisoner reentry peer support hotline.

Summary

The bill directs the Commissioner of Human Services, in consultation with Corrections, Health, Youth Justice and the Parole Board, to establish and run a round‑the‑clock toll‑free hotline for individuals leaving prison. Calls will be answered by peer recovery specialists who are certified by the Addiction Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey or the Association for Addiction Professionals, and who may receive additional training as needed. The goal is to give peer‑based support that can smooth the transition back into the community.

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