School Address: Elm St And Delaware Ave Camden NJ 8101
School District: Office Of Educational Services Department Of Corrections
County: Camden County
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Riverfront State Prison was a correctional facility located in Camden, New Jersey. It was operated by the New Jersey Department of Corrections. The prison opened in 1985 and was designed to accommodate medium-security male inmates. Riverfront State Prison was situated near the Delaware River, providing its name due to the proximity to the riverfront area. The facility housed various rehabilitation programs intended to aid inmates in their reintegration into society. However, over time, the prison faced issues such as overcrowding and aging infrastructure, common challenges for many correctional facilities. Riverfront State Prison was officially closed in 2009 as part of a state initiative to consolidate and reduce costs within the New Jersey correctional system. The closure was also motivated by the intention to redevelop the waterfront area and integrate it more efficiently into the city’s overall development plan. Following its closure, the site was slated for potential redevelopment projects aimed at revitalizing the surrounding area.