N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:55-3.2

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 3A:55-3.2 - Rights of children

(a) The facility shall prepare a list of children's rights and shall post it in prominent locations in the facility, including in each living unit, or give it to the children and document such in each child's record. The list shall comply with the applicable provisions of N.J.S.A. 9:6B-1 et seq., the Child Placement Bill of Rights Act. At a minimum, the list shall specify the children's right to:

1. Receive prompt medical treatment;

2. Have access to an appropriate education;

3. Live in a safe, clean and healthy environment;

4. Be free of physical or sexual harassment or abuse and corporal punishment;

5. Attend religious services of their choice; and

6. Have unimpeded communication with the Division and other professional persons or agencies.

(b) The facility shall give this list of children's rights to the parents of the children being considered for admission and shall make it available to all staff members.

(c) The facility shall secure and maintain on file a record of the parents' and staff members' signatures attesting to their acknowledgment of the list of children's rights.

(d) If the facility chooses to develop a search and seizure policy, the facility shall give all children, staff and parents a copy of this policy, as specified in 3A:55-6.15.

(e) The facility shall prepare, post or give to all staff members and children a written grievance procedure governing how the children may raise questions about or voice disagreements and concerns about procedures, care and specific incidents. The facility shall not take or threaten to take retaliatory or disciplinary action of any kind against a child who uses the grievance procedure. The facility shall provide a procedure to explain the above to children who are developmentally disabled, unable to read or unable to hear.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:55-3.2

Administrative Change, 49 N.J.R. 98a.