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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 9.5. As used in this chapter, “safe baby court” means a problem solving court focused on addressing the needs of families who have a child in need of services who is three (3) years of age or younger by surrounding the family with support services to:
(1) reduce:
(A) time to permanency;
(B) incidences of repeat maltreatment; and
(C) the long term and short term effects of traumatic experiences occurring on a child's brain development;
(2) promote:
(A) public safety through the reductions described in subdivision (1); and
(B) effective interaction and the use of resources among both public and private stakeholders; and
(3) increase the personal, familial, and societal accountability of families.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 33. Courts and Court Officers § 33-23-16-9.5 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-33-courts-and-court-officers/in-code-sect-33-23-16-9-5/
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