Rules 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 […]
read full articleDoes Using Drugs While Pregnant Constitute “Child Abuse” in NJ?
Pennsylvania’s High Court is being asked to decide whether a woman using illegal drugs while pregnant qualifies as child abuse. In that case, a woman reportedly tested positive for suboxone and marijuana at the time she gave birth. Further, court records indicate that the child spent 19 days in the hospital being treated for drug […]
read full articlePlainfield Preschool Administrator Allegedly Threatened Kids with Knife
NJ.com recently published a sad article concerning a Plainfield preschool administrator who allegedly brandished a knife and threatened to hurt students for misbehaving. Fortunately, no students were injured in the alleged incident. However, that did not stop law enforcement from intervening. Moreover, it did not keep the Union County Prosecutor’s Office from bringing criminal charges […]
read full articlePediatric Dentist Indicted on Child Endangerment Charges in Hudson County, NJ
A pediatric dentist in New Jersey was recently indicted by a Hudson County grand jury on charges of aggravated assault, terroristic threats, weapons offense, and endangering the welfare of children. These charges arose after the woman allegedly punched and threatened to kill her boyfriend’s eight-year-old son. According to law enforcement, the dentist struck the boy […]
read full articleCalifornia Parents Arrested After Children Found Shackled to Bed
Two parents were recently arrested in Southern California after one of their daughters called 911 to report abuse in the home. Officers with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to the home and made a troubling discovery: there were 12 other children in the home, including “several children shackled to their beds with chains and […]
read full articleNJ Court Finds Father Perpetrated Abuse Due to Drug Use, Sexual Behavior, and Unsupervised Visits
The New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division affirmed a trial court’s finding that a father abused and neglected his children during multiple instances in inappropriate supervision. According to court records, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (“DCP&P”), formerly known as the Division of Youth and Family Services (“DYFS”), alleged that the father put his […]
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