Anger 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 […]
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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 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 […]
read full articleParents’ 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. […]
read full articleEffects 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 […]
read full articleWhat 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 articleImportance of Profiling Children with Special Needs in DCPP Cases in NJ
Identifying the Strengths and Needs of Children With Special Needs Becomes Paramount to Secure Their Best Interests when New Jersey Child Protective Services Becomes Involved. The New Jersey Department of Child Protection and Permanency (formerly known as DYFS) is responsible for protecting the welfare of children in the state. Children with special needs, whether mental, […]
read full articleNJ Residents Arrested in South Carolina for Allegedly Kidnapping Baby
Federal authorities arrested two people at a hotel in Columbia, South Carolina after they were found to have taken an infant from New Jersey to South Carolina, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. A tip sent from authorities in New York and New Jersey led officers to believe that the infant’s mother, Jessica Johnson, and […]
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