What is the Punishment for Cruelty to a Child in New Jersey?
Child Cruelty is a Serious Crime With Steep Consequences in NJ In New Jersey, there are three noted types of child abuse: cruelty, abuse, and neglect. According to N.J.S.A. 9:6-3, New Jersey law makes it a fourth degree felony to “abuse, abandon, be cruel to or neglectful of” a child. The law specifically protects children […]
read full articleDCPP Drug Testing Protocols in New Jersey
Is it Mandatory to Take a Drug Test if Child Protective Services Requests it in NJ? The New Jersey Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) is charged with investigating reports of child abuse and neglect. In some cases, these reports have to do with a parent’s drug and alcohol use. If you are under […]
read full articleThe Supreme Goal of Reasonable Efforts in DCPP Cases
The Division of Child Protection and Permanency Must Make Reasonable Efforts to Maintain or Restore the Unity of the Families they Investigate in New Jersey The Division of Child Protection and Permanency is a New Jersey government agency that is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect, providing services to aid the parent […]
read full articleLeading Causes of Child Neglect, Abuse, and Mistreatment
CPS Attorneys Discuss Contributing Factors for Children Experiencing Abusive or Neglectful Behavior by Parents and Caregivers No child deserves to be abused or neglected, yet so many children are born into circumstances that make them more likely to suffer from violence or deprivation. According to Childhelp, an organization for child abuse prevention, about five children a […]
read full articleComplaint for Child Abuse in Somerset County Dismissed Thanks to Our Lawyers
DCP&P Complaint for Child Abuse in Somerset County? Case Dismissed Thanks to Our DCP&P Defense Lawyers Sadly, E.U and his family were under investigation and brought to Court by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (known as DCP&P). The Division claimed that both parents were medically neglecting their daughter, who had an eating disorder. […]
read full articleRules for Reporting Child Abuse in New Jersey
Do You Have to Report Child Abuse in NJ? In New Jersey, any person who reasonably believes that a child is being abused or neglected should report their concerns as soon as possible. The best way to voice their concerns is by contacting 911 or the child abuse hotline at 1-877 NJ ABUSE (1-877-652-2873). Not […]
read full articleCamden County Investigation of Child’s Death May Lead to Criminal Charges
NJ.com reported on a tragic story in late July. According to the report, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office have been investigating the death of a 3-year old child. The investigation began over a year ago and started when Charlotte Dawkins, an otherwise happy three old, fell down a set of stairs. However, according to the […]
read full articleCalifornia Parents Arrested for Alleged Abuse and Torture of 13 Children
The media recently reported on a sad story stemming from California that involved severe forms of child abuse. According to authorities, the abuse started in Texas, with the children being slapped, hit, and thrown around the house. It later escalated to beatings with a belt, then the buckle-end of the strap, and then a wooden […]
read full articleCalifornia Man Charged with Abuse of 10 Children
The New Jersey Herald recently reported on a California child welfare matter where the children suffered terrible acts of abuse that may have been committed over a period of year. Despite the allegations of abuse, child welfare representatives never even visited the home. It is reportedly unclear whether any California government agencies had an opportunity […]
read full articleArmy Couple to Be Resentenced in Child Endangerment Case
Authorities recently reported a sad and shocking story concerning an Army major and his wife who have been accused of abusing their three young foster children through beatings, denial of food and water, and forcing them to eat hot pepper flakes as punishment. The married couple who served as foster parents are John and Carolyn […]
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