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Evidentiary 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 […]

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Consequences 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 […]

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The 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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Identifying the Shadow of Imminent Harm in a DCF Case

Defining Imminent Danger or Harm to Children Involved in Division of Child Protection and Permanency Cases in New Jersey If you are a parent, one of your worst fears may be any form of interaction with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, formerly known as the Division of Youth and Family Services. Especially if […]

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Parents’ Rights, DCPP, and NJ Child Vaccination Issues

Are Parents’ Rights to Decide on Vaccinations for their Children Limited Due to DCPP Intervention in NJ? Regarding childrearing, parents differ as to what is suitable for their children. And each family has reasons for their choices. For example, some choose private over public school education. Others home school for various reasons, including religious conviction. […]

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Effects of DCPP Conclusions on Family Law Cases in NJ

How can Administrative Findings in a DYFS Case Affect Other Family Law Issues in NJ? Divorcing spouses often find themselves in custody battles, with each parent touting their superior parenting skills while disparaging the other’s. But once allegations of child abuse or neglect enter the picture, parties may involve New Jersey’s Division of Child Protection […]

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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 […]

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