Requires DCF and DOE to establish policies and procedures relating to child abuse and neglect and child abuse prevention during certain public health emergencies.
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This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Department of Education (DOE) to create policies and procedures for addressing child abuse and neglect, and promoting prevention, during public health emergencies that necessitate social distancing. Specifically, it mandates the development of public awareness campaigns, remote service delivery methods, data collection and analysis, and an online training program for school employees. The bill also aims to gather data on child abuse reports during the COVID-19 pandemic to inform future strategies.
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