| The Essex County Department of Corrections

Vision

Transform lives and build safer communities.

Mission

We create a safe and supportive environment where we act with integrity and professionalism while providing individuals in our care with a path to successful community reintegration.

Values

As stewards of public safety, we are committed to:

    Recognizing the humanity in everybody;
    Acting with integrity by always doing the right thing for the right reasons;
    Investing in staff through wellness and professional development;
•    Providing individualized programs and rehabilitative services to those in our care;
    Achieving excellence in correctional practices.