The NJ State Bar Association supports A-2249 (Murphy), which establishes the Office of the Child Advocate in the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
The Association supports this proposed legislation because it provides that the child advocate would review, evaluate, and monitor the activities of the Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit in DCF to ensure the provision of effective, appropriate, and timely services for children at risk of abuse and neglect in New Jersey, including children under State supervision due to abuse or neglect. This is a positive measure that will ultimately help protect children across New Jersey.
For the reasons set forth above, the NJ State Bar Association supports A-2249 and urges you to vote yes to this proposed legislation.