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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
a. The Commissioner of Children and Families, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, and the New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council established pursuant to section 4 of P.L.2003, c. 214 (C.30:9A-25), shall develop and adopt a Statewide youth suicide prevention plan no later than 180 days after the effective date of this act.
b. The plan shall address, but not be limited to, the:
(1) identification of existing State and local sources of data concerning youth suicide deaths, youth suicide attempts, and self-inflicted injuries by youth;
(2) coordination and sharing of such data among identified State and local sources;
(3) promotion of greater public awareness about youth suicide prevention services and resources;
(4) identification of barriers to accessing mental health and substance use disorder services, and opportunities to enhance access; and
(5) promotion of evidenced-based and best practice programs, listed on the Suicide Prevention Resource Center's Best Practices Registry, for the prevention and treatment of youth suicide and self-injury.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 30. Institutions and Agencies 30 § 9A-29 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-30-institutions-and-agencies/nj-st-sect-30-9a-29/
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