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This bill requires child protective services to notify military authorities when abuse or neglect is reported in active duty military families.
Why it matters
Ensures military authorities are promptly informed. By requiring child protective services to notify both the Department of Defense Family Advocacy Program and the local military law enforcement when abuse or neglect is reported, the bill ensures military leadership is aware of and can respond to concerns affecting service members’ families.
Creates a more coordinated response for military families. Military families often face unique stressors and may move frequently; this amendment fosters better coordination between civilian and military systems, potentially improving support, investigation, and intervention for affected children.
May enhance protection and support for children in military households. Prompt notification means military-specific resources and interventions—such as counseling or family support services—can be mobilized early, potentially improving outcomes for children facing maltreatment.
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- Referred to children and families
- Referred to children and families
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Report Abuse to Military
In Senate Committee · Children And Families · Sponsor Patty Ritchie
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1114
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 10, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. HUNTER -- read once and referred to the Committee on Children and Families
AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to the duties of child protective services concerning reports of suspected abuse or maltreatment of children who are members of an active duty military family
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 424 of the social services law is amended by adding a new subdivision 6-c to read as follows:
6-c. in cases where the alleged abused or neglected child is a member of an active duty military family, as defined by subdivision six of section one of the military law, forward a copy of such report to the department of defense family advocacy program and the military law enforcement agency at the installation where the military member is assigned;
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02612-01-7
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