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N.J.A.C. 10:90-20.12 This file includes all Regulations adopted and published through the New Jersey Register, Vol. 56 No. 24, December 16, 2024

NJ - New Jersey Administrative Code > TITLE 10. HUMAN SERVICES > CHAPTER 90. WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER 20. THE FAMILY VIOLENCE OPTION INITIATIVE

§ 10:90-20.12 Responsibility of the designated victim service provider agency under the WFNJ FVO Initiative

(a) The responsibility of the designated victim service provider agency, under the WFNJ FVO Initiative, for WFNJ TANF/GA individuals, who have requested a WFNJ FVO Waiver, is as set forth in (a)1 through 4 below. The program shall: 1. Complete the required standardized WFNJ FVO Risk Assessment for every WFNJ TANF/GA individual referred to its agency by the CSSA FVO representative or the designated MWA worker; 2. Review the WFNJ TANF/GA individual's circumstances to determine the existence of the past or present violence or the risk of family violence and complete a safety and service plan that includes the identification of intervention services, where appropriate; 3. Provide the CSSA FVO representative or the designated MWA worker with confirmation that the initial WFNJ FVO Risk Assessment or updated risk assessment has or has not been completed within no more than 10 calendar days from the date of the CSSA/MWA referral, unless there is an exception that prohibits the designated victim service provider agency from responding in the prescribed timeframe, including the applicant/recipient's inability to meet with the victim service provider agency's risk assessor within the prescribed timeframe. i. The designated victim service provider agency shall advise the CSSA FVO representative or the designated MWA worker of any exceptions to (a)3 above, or the applicant/recipient's inability to meet with the victim service provider agency representative within the prescribed timeframe based on individual applicant/recipient circumstances, as soon as the agency becomes aware that it will be unable to complete the WFNJ FVO Risk Assessment process in the prescribed timeframe. (1) In instances involving (a)3i above, the designated victim service provider agency shall provide the CSSA FVO representative or the designated MWA worker with an anticipated date for completion of the WFNJ FVO Risk Assessment; and