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NJ A797

NJ A797
Requires child abuse reporting hotline maintained by DCPP to provide information on resources available to victims and families.

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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires that the child abuse reporting hotline maintained by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) provide information on resources available to the victims of child abuse or neglect and their families. DCPP regularly contracts with community-based agencies throughout the State to provide a variety of services to children and families, including counseling, parenting skills classes, substance abuse treatment, in-home services, foster care, and residential placement. It is critical for families to be made aware of these services so that they are empowered to break the cycle of abuse and protect the most vulnerable residents of New Jersey.

AI Summary

This bill requires the child abuse reporting hotline maintained by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) to provide information on the resources available to the victims of child abuse or neglect and their families. DCPP contracts with community-based agencies to provide various services, such as counseling, parenting skills classes, substance abuse treatment, and residential placement. The goal is to ensure families are aware of these services so they can break the cycle of abuse and protect vulnerable children in New Jersey.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee (on 01/11/2022)
(1 Companion Bills)

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