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A "Central Registry of Offenders against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities" was established in the Department of Human Services (DHS) through bi-partisan legislative support and a law signed by Governor Chris Christie on April 30, 2010. It became effective October 27, 2010 and applies to DHS' funded, licensed, contracted or regulated programs that provide services to people with developmental disabilities.

In 2018, the legislation expanded the law prohibiting a person who is included on the Central Registry of Offenders from being employed at the Department of Children and Families (DCF) or in any facility or program that is licensed, regulated, or funded by DCF.

It requires DHS to maintain a confidential list of caregivers working in these programs who have been determined to have abused, neglected, or exploited an individual with a developmental disability. The law bars listed offenders from being re-employed by, or volunteering in, DHS or DCF programs. Employers providing these services are required to determine if potential caregivers are included on the central registry. Names appearing on the list will be barred from consideration or continued employment by the employer.

Employees and volunteers of DHS and any facility or program licensed, contracted or regulated by DHS are required to report allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of any individual with a developmental disability. Agency protocols for reporting must be followed and calls also may be made by any person having reasonable cause to believe that an individual has been a victim. The toll-free number to report abuse is 1-800-832-9173.

See the following links for additional information regarding the Central Registry

  

Central Registry User Guide

Central Registry Licensing Advisory

Central Registry Statute - PL 2010, CHAPTER 5 

Central Registry Regulations

Central Registry - DHS Press Release 

Central Registry FACT SHEET

Central Registry – DHS Letter to Providers 

Central Registry – DHS Letter to CCR Providers

Central Registry – PowerPoint Overview

Central Registry – Consent Form 

Central Registry – Poster Campaign 

 
**Authorized and registered users can access the DHS Central Registry at the following link: https://cro.dhs.state.nj.us     

For information about the DHS Central Registry, please contact the Office of Program Integrity and Accountability at DHS.OPIA@dhs.state.nj.us

 
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