Camden Residential Community Home & Transitional Program

Camden Residential Community Home (RCH) and Transitional Program houses a maximum of 30 males who are on a committed or probationary status as ordered by the court. Camden RCH is committed to promoting academic, emotional, and social growth by providing students with a sound education. In addition to its residential component, Camden Transitional utilizes up to 15 beds to service parolees and probationers returning to Camden County from both JJC secure-care and community-based facilities.

The Juvenile Justice Commission is committed to providing a continuum of care that prepares juveniles to return to their community at the completion of their sentences. Transitional programs provide an integral step that helps juveniles succeed upon their release.

Camden Transitional acts as a practice mechanism for youth preparing to re-enter the Camden County community while remaining within a structured environment for up to 30 days. During their stay, the juveniles prepare to re-enter school or the job market, obtain identification, attend school, and receive counseling services. All Camden County youth, at least 16 years of age, with allowable offenses, will enter the transitional component at Camden prior to going home.

This transitional setting allows juveniles to gain responsibility gradually as they prepare to return to their communities. The transition program addresses the individual items in each juvenile's aftercare plan and helps each young person adhere to that plan. The transition program maintains a level of flexibility allowing youth to "step-up" to a more restrictive setting or "step-down" to a less restrictive setting as necessary.