New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 95 - SECURE FACILITIES
Subchapter 17 - PREGNANT JUVENILES AND CRITICAL INJURY OR DEATH OF JUVENILES
Section 13:95-17.2 - Care of pregnant juveniles
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:95-17.2
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024
(a) The Commission shall provide a pregnant juvenile with medical and social services, which at a minimum shall include:
1. Prenatal medical evaluation and care, including the routine pregnancy tests given to all female juveniles upon admission to the secure facility;
2. Nutritional supplements and diet as prescribed by a physician, advance practice nurse or certified nurse midwife;
3. Counseling regarding:
i. Family planning;
ii. Prenatal Counseling and Education
iii. Birth control;
iv. Test results;
v. Termination of pregnancy;
vi. Child placement services; and
vii. Religious counseling, if desired by the juvenile; and
4. Appropriate postpartum care, including counseling for trauma related to surrender of baby.
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