New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill ACR93

Introduced
2/7/22  

Caption

Urges Governor to develop strategies reducing children's exposure to adverse childhood experiences.

Impact

The resolution highlights the impact of adverse experiences not just on individual children, but also on broader societal systems, such as education and health care. By calling for preventive health care and mental health interventions, ACR93 addresses the growing public health crisis linked to toxic stress and its implications. This legislative action could potentially reshape how children's health and educational policies are approached in New Jersey, by prioritizing early interventions that can benefit children and their families, and ultimately reducing future burdens on health and social systems.

Summary

ACR93 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the New Jersey Legislature that urges the Governor to develop strategies aimed at reducing children's exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The resolution acknowledges research indicating that ACEs, which encompass a variety of traumatic experiences during childhood, can have profound long-term effects on both physical and mental health. With a focus on early intervention, ACR93 emphasizes the importance of addressing these adverse experiences in a timely manner to mitigate long-term consequences for child development and well-being.

Contention

While the resolution seeks to promote awareness and proactive strategies, there may be contention regarding the implementation of such strategies. Challenges could arise in the form of funding allocations, stakeholder coordination among various sectors such as education and health, and the balancing of local versus state authorities in enacting solutions to these complex issues. Advocates for children’s welfare are likely to support the resolution, while others may raise concerns about the feasibility and prioritization of state resources dedicated to addressing ACEs.

Companion Bills

NJ SCR51

Same As Urges Governor to develop strategies reducing children's exposure to adverse childhood experiences.

Previously Filed As

NJ SCR51

Urges Governor to develop strategies reducing children's exposure to adverse childhood experiences.

NJ S3297

Promotes trauma-informed care in State to mitigate negative effects of adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress.

NJ A4427

Promotes trauma-informed care in State to mitigate negative effects of adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress.

NJ ACR8

Adverse childhood experiences: post-traumatic “street” disorder.

NJ SB444

Relative to childhood adverse experiences treatment and prevention.

NJ HB4183

Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.

NJ HB822

Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.

NJ SB1353

Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.

NJ HCR020

Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences

NJ S3009

Establishes Office of Resilience in DCF.

Similar Bills

NJ SCR51

Urges Governor to develop strategies reducing children's exposure to adverse childhood experiences.

NJ AJR171

Permanently designates first full week in April as "Week of the Young Child" in New Jersey.

NJ SJR79

Permanently designates first full week in April as "Week of the Young Child" in New Jersey.

KS HB2785

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KS SB501

Transferring certain child care programs to the Kansas office of early childhood and separating licensing duties between the secretary for health and environment and the executive director of early childhood.

NJ SJR95

Designates month of May of each year as "Children's Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month."

NJ AJR180

Designates month of May of each year as "Children's Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month."

NJ AJR183

Designates month of May of each year as "Children's Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month."