An Act relative to child fatality review
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a statewide system for reviewing child fatalities to identify systemic issues and prevent future tragedies. It requires the Department of Children and Families to lead these reviews, ensuring a consistent and thorough approach to investigating deaths involving children. The goal is to learn from each fatality and improve child safety practices across the state. The bill also aims to standardize the process and enhance collaboration among relevant agencies.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Children and Families to lead child fatality reviews.
- Establishes statewide standards for conducting these reviews.
- Mandates the creation of a statewide database of child fatality reviews.
- Requires agencies to share information and collaborate during reviews.
- Directs the Department of Children and Families to analyze review findings and make recommendations.
- Promotes the development of best practices for child safety.
- Requires reporting on the effectiveness of the review process.
Who is affected
- Department of Children and Families
- Child Protective Services agencies
- Local law enforcement
- Healthcare providers
- Families of deceased children
Notable changes
- Standardizes the process for investigating child fatalities.
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