EDNA MAHAN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY FOR WOMEN

OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
30 COUNTY RTE 513
CLINTON, NJ 08809
Not reported M - M
School Overview
The Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women (EMCFW), located in Clinton, New Jersey, is the state’s only correctional institution dedicated exclusively to housing female inmates. Named after a long-time superintendent who was a pioneer in prison reform, the facility serves a diverse population of women ranging from minimum to maximum security classifications. It functions as a comprehensive correctional complex, managing the intake, assessment, and long-term incarceration of women committed to the custody of the New Jersey Department of Corrections.

The facility focuses on a blend of secure custody and rehabilitative programming intended to prepare inmates for reentry into society. Programs offered at the site typically include educational opportunities, vocational training, mental health services, and substance abuse counseling. Despite its mission, the facility has faced significant historical scrutiny and oversight regarding inmate safety, staffing challenges, and infrastructure, leading to ongoing efforts by state authorities to modernize its operations and improve the quality of life and care for the incarcerated population.
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Phone: (908)735-3641
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade breakdown: M - M