Legal Implications for Immigrant Families in DCP&P Cases
New Jersey DCPP May Investigate Immigrant Families, and Some Protections Exist, But Deportation is Still a Possibility Depending on the Circumstances Living in a country different from your own is challenging. Adapting to the culture, food, and customs can pose significant hurdles. Additionally, immigrant families have different issues regarding DCP&P investigations. Many families come from […]
read full articleRetaliatory DCPP Reports May Be Considered Domestic Violence Harassment
False Child Abuse Reports to DCPP are Often Driven By Retaliation in Disputes, Especially Among Divorced Couples or Family Members in New Jersey. Reporting child abuse is a duty everyone has to keep children safe. But when abuse is falsely reported to DCPP, it is illegal. False reports occur most between divorced couples as a […]
read full articleEnduring Influence of CASA Volunteers in DCPP Cases
CASA: Non-Profit Advocates for Foster Children, Ensuring Their Well-Being when Placed Outside of the Home in New Jersey It comes as no surprise that the child welfare system is overburdened, meaning its cases, and ultimately, the children involved in those cases aren’t always able to get the support and resources necessary to improve their situation […]
read full articleThe Nexus of Parental Alienation and Child Abuse/Neglect Allegations
Parental Alienation Has a Significant and Enduring Effect, Leading to Emotional Anguish and Strained Connections Between Children and the Parents Being Targeted Divorce is hard on the entire family, not just the parents. At times, children can be used as bargaining chips, their feelings and concerns held to ransom while their parents play a tug […]
read full articlePotential Repercussions of a New Jersey DCPP Investigation
New Jersey DCPP Legal Ramifications New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) comprises several divisions established to provide resources to children and families. The Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) is one of those divisions. Its mission is to protect New Jersey residents and promote health, safety, and connection. This division of DCF […]
read full articleAnger Management Consequences as a Result of DCPP Investigations
We Provide Legal Help for Those Facing Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Based on Anger Allegations in New Jersey Anger is an emotion that we humans experience naturally; it is not in itself problematic and arises as a result of certain stress triggers. Emotional regulation and socioemotional intelligence are skills that every adult and child […]
read full articleAll About Dispositional Hearings in DCPP Cases
What Happens Before, During, and After Dispositional Hearings in DCPP Cases and How to Prepare for Yours in NJ When the Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) contacts you about a child neglect or abuse complaint, your heart probably races, and your thoughts turn to white noise in panic. The family domain is sacred, […]
read full articleEvidentiary Requirements in New Jersey DCPP Cases
New Jersey’s Division of Child Protection and Permanency, or DCPP, is a child welfare agency within the New Jersey Department of Children and Families. The DCPP assists the state in protecting minors, provides services to them and their families, and investigates possible abuse and neglect cases. Reports of abuse received directly from the agency and […]
read full articleConsequences for Parents or Guardians Involving Their Child in Child Pornography
Allowing Your Child to Participate in the Production of Child Pornography can Lead to Criminal Prosecution and an Investigation by Child Protective Services in New Jersey. As technology has become more advanced and widely used, cases involving child pornography, or the possession or distribution of sexually explicit material involving minors under 18, have skyrocketed. The […]
read full articleThe Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children Implemented Beyond State Borders
The ICPC, Or Interstate Compact on The Placement Of Children, Is A Mutual Agreement Between the Child’s State Of Origin and the Receiving State Which Encompasses a Variety Of Cases, Including Adoption, Foster Care, and Placement With Family Members. In a perfect world, children would be born into a safe family environment in which they […]
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