Current through L. 2024, c. 62.
Section 30:9A-29 - Statewide youth suicide prevention plan; development, adoptiona. 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.Amended by L. 2023, c. 177, s. 113, eff. 11/20/2023.Added by L. 2011, c. 166,s. 1, eff. 1/5/2012.