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NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.98.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.98.1 - Study of effects of racial, ethnic disparities on infant mortality.

9:6-8.98.1 Study of effects of racial, ethnic disparities on infant mortality.  1. a. The Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board shall study the effects of racial and ethnic disparities on infant mortality. The purpose of the study shall be to: (1) identify Statewide and regional infant death rates, trends, patterns, and racial and ethnic disparities in adverse birth outcomes, and medical, non-medical, and system-related factors that may have contributed to infant deaths and treatment disparities; (2) review the extent to which racial and ethnic disparities in infant mortality in a geographic area indicate the need to increase access to health care services among racial and ethnic populations in that area; (3) identify ways to reduce or eliminate racial and ethnic disparities that contribute to infant mortality; and (4) review the extent to which racial and ethnic disparities in breastfeeding initiation and duration indicate the need to increase breastfeeding supports among racial and ethnic populations throughout the State. b. In conducting the study, the board may seek the advice of persons specializing in the fields of neonatal and post neonatal pathology, maternal and infant health, minority health advocacy, or other related fields. c. Within one year after the date of enactment of this act, the board shall prepare and submit to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature, a report containing the study's findings concerning the effects of racial and ethnic disparities on infant mortality and recommendations for legislative or other actions that can be undertaken to: (1) reduce infant mortality and improve birth outcomes in the State; (2) reduce or eliminate racial and ethnic disparities that contribute to infant mortality; (3) increase access to health care services among racial and ethnic populations in the State; and (4) increase breastfeeding supports among racial and ethnic populations throughout the State. d. The board may prepare and submit additional reports when the board deems it appropriate, and each report, with the exception of the first report prepared under this section, shall additionally identify the extent to which the board's prior recommendations have been successfully implemented in practice and the apparent impact that the implementation of such recommended changes has had on infant mortality in the preceding years. L.2018, c.22, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.98.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.98.2 - Regulations.

9:6-8.98.2 Regulations.  2. The board shall adopt regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2018, c.22, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.99 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.99 - Regional diagnostic and treatment centers for child abuse and neglect established.

9:6-8.99 Regional diagnostic and treatment centers for child abuse and neglect established.  1. The Commissioner of Children and Families shall establish four regional diagnostic and treatment centers for child abuse and neglect affiliated with medical teaching institutions in the State that meet the standards adopted by the commissioner, in consultation with the New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. The regional centers shall be located in the northern, north central, south central and southern regions of the State. Each center shall have experience in addressing the medical and mental health diagnostic and treatment needs of abused and neglected children in the region in which it is located. L.1998, c.19, s.1; amended 2006, c.47, s.62.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.100 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.100 - Function of center, staffing.

9:6-8.100 Function of center, staffing.  2. Each center shall demonstrate a multidisciplinary approach to identifying and responding to child abuse and neglect. The center staff shall include, at a minimum, a pediatrician, a consulting psychiatrist, a psychologist and a social worker who are trained to evaluate and treat children who have been abused or neglected and their families. Each center shall establish a liaison with the district office of the Division of Youth and Family Services in the Department of Children and Families and the prosecutor's office from the county in which the child who is undergoing evaluation and treatment resides. At least one member of the staff shall also have an appropriate professional credential or significant training and experience in the identification and treatment of substance abuse. Each center shall develop an intake, referral and case tracking process which assists the division and prosecutor's office in assuring that child victims receive appropriate and timely diagnostic and treatment services. L.1998, c.19, s.2; amended 2006, c.47, s.63.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.101 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.101 - Purpose of center

9:6-8.101. Purpose of center  3. The regional centers shall: evaluate and treat child abuse and neglect; be resources for the region and develop additional resources within the region; provide training and consultative services; and be available for emergency phone consultation 24 hours a day. The centers shall also be a source for research and training for additional medical and mental health personnel dedicated to the identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect. The regional center may charge a sliding scale fee for services provided under this act. L.1998,c.19,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.102 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.102 - Services provided by staff of center.

9:6-8.102 Services provided by staff of center.  4. Services provided by the center's staff shall include, but not be limited to: a. Providing psychological and medical evaluation and treatment of the child, counseling for family members and substance abuse assessment and mental health and substance abuse counseling for the parents or guardians of the child; b. Providing referral for appropriate social services and medical care; c. Providing testimony regarding alleged child abuse or neglect at judicial proceedings; d. Providing treatment recommendations for the child and mental health and substance abuse treatment recommendations for his family, and providing mental health and substance abuse treatment recommendations for persons convicted of child abuse or neglect; e. Receiving referrals from the Department of Children and Families and the county prosecutor's office and assisting them in any investigation of child abuse or neglect; f. Providing educational material and seminars on child abuse and neglect and the services the center provides to children, parents, teachers, law enforcement officials, the judiciary, attorneys and other citizens. L.1998, c.19, s.4; amended 2004, c.130, s.35; amended 2006, c.47, s.64.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.103 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.103 - Safety of child undergoing treatment assured

9:6-8.103. Safety of child undergoing treatment assured  5. The regional center shall ensure the safety of a child undergoing treatment while the child is at the regional center to the extent permitted by law. The appropriate law enforcement officials and protective services providers shall continue to ensure the safety of the child to the extent permitted by law. L.1998,c.19,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.104 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.104 - Establishment, maintenance of county-based multidisciplinary teams; "child advocacy center" defined.

9:6-8.104 Establishment, maintenance of county-based multidisciplinary teams; "child advocacy center" defined.  6. Regional centers shall act as a resource in the establishment and maintenance of county-based multidisciplinary teams which work in conjunction with the county prosecutor and the Department of Children and Families in the investigation of child abuse and neglect in the county in which the child who is undergoing evaluation and treatment resides. The Commissioner of Children and Families, in consultation with the New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, shall establish standards for a county team. The county team shall consist of representatives of the following disciplines: law enforcement; child protective services; mental health; substance abuse identification and treatment; and medicine; and, in those counties where a child advocacy center has been established, shall include a staff representative of a child advocacy center, all of whom have been trained to recognize child abuse and neglect. The county team shall provide: facilitation of the investigation, management and disposition of cases of criminal child abuse and neglect; referral services to the regional diagnostic center; appropriate referrals to medical and social service agencies; information regarding the identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect; and appropriate follow-up care for abused children and their families. As used in this section, "child advocacy center" means a county-based center which meets the standards for a county team established by the commissioner pursuant to this section and demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach in providing comprehensive, culturally competent child abuse prevention, intervention and treatment services to children who are victims of child abuse or neglect. L.1998, c.19, s.6; amended 2001, c.344; 2004, c.130, s.36; 2006, c.47, s.65.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.106 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.106 - Rules, regulations.

9:6-8.106 Rules, regulations.  8. The Commissioner of Children and Families shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act. L.1998, c.19, s.8; amended 2006, c.47, s.66.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6A-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6A-1 - Short title.

9:6A-1. Short title.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Children's Trust Fund Act."  L. 1985, c. 197, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.107 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.107 - Findings, declarations relative to child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams.

9:6-8.107 Findings, declarations relative to child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams.  1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Child advocacy centers are child-friendly centers where a multidisciplinary team of law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, mental health and medical professionals, and victim witness and family advocates can provide a coordinated response to the investigation, treatment, prosecution, and prevention of child abuse and neglect. b. Child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams are designed to ease the stress experienced by survivors of child abuse and neglect, and their families, throughout the investigation process and improve methods of responding to acts of child abuse and neglect. c. Child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams reduce the trauma suffered by children who have been abused or neglected by employing forensic interviewers specifically trained to work with survivors of child abuse and neglect. d. The centers and teams also assist child abuse and neglect survivors and their families in obtaining judicial, medical, therapeutic, and victim advocacy services, and enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement, prosecutors, and child protective services professionals when investigating child abuse and neglect. e. The number of child advocacy centers in the United States has grown dramatically since 1986 when the first center was established. According to the National Children's Alliance, the national accrediting organization for child advocacy centers, there are now more than 770 centers nationwide, and, as of 2009, there were over 900 multidisciplinary teams throughout the United States. f. In order to ensure the effective, efficient, and consistent delivery of services to the survivors of child abuse and neglect and their families, it is necessary to establish a certification program for the State's child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams. g. Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature to create a certification program for the State's child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams through the adoption and implementation of guidelines of practice consistent with the accreditation standards developed by the National Children's Alliance, or its successor. L.2017, c.90, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.108 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.108 - Definitions relative to child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams.

9:6-8.108 Definitions relative to child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams.  2. As used in this act: "Child advocacy center" means a county-based center as defined in section 6 of P.L.1998, c.19 (C.9:6-8.104). "Multidisciplinary team" means a county-based team as established in section 6 of P.L.1998, c.19 (C.9:6-8.104). L.2017, c.90, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.110 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.110 - Duties of board.

9:6-8.110 Duties of board.  4. The board shall: a. direct the development and implementation of a certification program for the State's child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams pursuant to section 5 of this act; b. develop a comprehensive plan for evaluating the effectiveness of the State's child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams; and c. apply for and accept any grant of money from the State or federal government or other sources, which may be available to establish, expand, or improve child advocacy centers or multidisciplinary teams pursuant to section 7 of this act. Any monies received by the board shall be deposited in the "Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Fund" established pursuant to section 6 of this act. L.2017, c.90, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.112 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.112 - "Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Fund."

9:6-8.112 "Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Fund."  6. There is established in the Department of Children and Families a fund to be known as the "Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Fund." This fund shall be the repository for monies appropriated to support the grant program established pursuant to section 7 of this act and any other funds approved by the board. L.2017, c.90, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.113 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.113 - Distribution of grants.

9:6-8.113 Distribution of grants.  7. a. The monies deposited in the Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Fund shall be distributed by the Department of Children and Families as grants to child advocacy centers or multidisciplinary teams certified by the board pursuant to subsection c. of section 5 of this act, as applicable to: (1) establish or construct new centers, or renew, renovate, improve, expand, or reconstruct existing centers; (2) make technological improvements, including the modernization of software and hardware;  (3) hire personnel, fund new positions, expand the responsibilities of existing positions, pay for additional diagnostic treatment services and other costs, and provide for continuing funding that has been eliminated from a State, federal, or private funding source for diagnostic mental health and medical treatment services, as necessary, to establish new services or improve existing services provided by the centers or teams; and (4) fund any other purpose that would enhance the effective and efficient operation of the centers or teams. b. The Department of Children and Families shall accept and approve the applications of child advocacy centers or multidisciplinary teams for grants from the fund, and shall award the grants to new centers or teams that apply and qualify for, and existing centers or teams that meet the requirements of, certification in accordance with subsection b. of section 5 of this act. The Department of Children and Families shall maintain records of all the grants made from the fund pursuant to this section. L.2017, c.90, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6-8.114 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6-8.114 - Rules, regulations.

9:6-8.114 Rules, regulations.  8. Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), the board and the Department of Children and Families may adopt any rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.2017, c.90, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6A-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6A-5 - Additional moneys.

9:6A-5 Additional moneys.  7. In addition to moneys deposited into the "Children's Trust Fund" pursuant to P.L.1985, c.197 (C.9:6A-1 et al.), the Commissioner of Children and Families may designate moneys to be deposited into the fund which have been appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Children and Families as he deems necessary to effect the establishment of the "Children's Trust Fund."  L.1985, c.197, s.7; amended 2006, c.47, s.67.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6A-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6A-6 - Deduction of costs.

9:6A-6 Deduction of costs.  8. Any costs incurred for collection or administration attributable to this act by the Division of Taxation may be deducted from receipts collected pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1985, c.197 (C.54A:9-25.4), as determined by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.  L.1985, c.197, s.8; amended 2006, c.47, s.68.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6A-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6A-10 - Definitions

9:6A-10. Definitions  For the purposes of this act:  a. "Child" means a person under 18 years of age.  b. "Child abuse" means abuse, abandonment, cruelty or neglect of a child as defined in R.S. 9:6-1, endangering the welfare of a child as defined in N.J.S. 2C:24-4 or any sexual offense as defined in chapter 14 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes which is committed against a child.  L. 1986, c. 27, s. 1, eff. June 17, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6A-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6A-11 - County commissions encouraged.

9:6A-11 County commissions encouraged.  2. The Department of Children and Families shall establish a program, using county human services advisory councils, to encourage each county in this State to establish a special county commission on child abuse and missing children. The special county commission shall address the problems of child abuse and missing children in the county and its activities may include, but shall not be limited to, arranging for educational programs for parents and children, providing information concerning the available services in the county and in the State for abused children and their parents and the parents of missing children, and coordinating the provision of services and programs concerning child abuse and missing children that are offered in the county and neighboring counties.  L.1986, c.27, s.2; amended 2006, c.47, s.69.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6A-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6A-12 - $2,500 grants

9:6A-12. $2,500 grants  The department shall pay $2,500.00 to any county that establishes or has established a special county commission on child abuse and missing children for the costs of establishing or operating the commission.  L. 1986, c. 27, s. 3, eff. June 17, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6A-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6A-13 - Rules, regulations

9:6A-13. Rules, regulations  In accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), the department shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this act.  L. 1986, c. 27, s. 4, eff. June 17, 1986.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6B-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6B-1 - Short title

9:6B-1. Short title  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Child Placement Bill of Rights Act."  L.1991,c.290,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6B-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6B-2 - Findings, declarations.

9:6B-2 Findings, declarations.  2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. A child placed outside his home by the Department of Human Services, the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Health and Senior Services or a board of education, or an agency or organization with which the applicable department contracts to provide services has certain specific rights separate from and independent of the child's parents or legal guardian by virtue of his placement in another residential setting; b. The State has an affirmative obligation to recognize and protect these rights through its articulation of a clear and specific bill of rights that reflects the best interests of the child whereby the safety of the child is of paramount concern and an affirmation by the State of its commitment to enforce these rights in order to protect and promote the welfare of the child placed outside his home; and c. The obligation of the State to recognize and protect the rights of the child placed outside his home shall be fulfilled in the context of a clear and consistent policy to promote the child's eventual return to his home or placement in an alternative permanent setting, which this Legislature has expressly declared to be in the public interest in section 2 of the "Child Placement Review Act," P.L.1977, c.424 (C.30:4C-51). L.1991, c.290, s.2; amended 1999, c.53, s.18; 2006, c.47, s.70.
NJ Rev Stat § 9:6B-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Children--Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts|Section 9:6B-3 - Definitions.

9:6B-3 Definitions.  3. As used in this act: "Child placed outside his home" means a child placed outside his home by the Department of Human Services, the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Health, or a board of education.  "Department" means the Department of Human Services, the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Health, or board of education, as applicable.  L.1991, c.290, s.3; amended 2006, c.47, s.71; 2012, c.17, s.19.