Establishes "Justice for Vulnerable Residents Act"; creates Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities.
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The "Justice for Vulnerable Residents Act" establishes the Justice Center for the Protection of Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities in New Jersey. This center aims to improve the protection and safety of individuals with IDD who reside in or receive services from State-licensed residential or day habilitation programs. The act seeks to streamline the process for investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, drawing inspiration from a model used in New York, and mandates specific procedures and training for staff and providers.
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