For those of you who are new to our LinkedIn page and the Justice Center, welcome! 👋 We’re happy you’re here! Need a quick primer on what we do? Check out the video below. In addition, here are a few facts that make us unique: 1️⃣ Nearly 50% of current staff say they have a family member with special needs. This creates a truly mission-oriented dynamic that’s bolstered by personal experience 2️⃣ We have a team of advocates at the ready to provide multiple levels of support through the life cycle of a case and beyond 3️⃣ Every abuse and neglect case reported to the Justice Center is investigated to conclusion 4️⃣ We employ a diverse team of specialists to keep our case management process seamless. These include: law enforcement, attorneys, social workers, healthcare professionals, call center staff, and quality control staff. We also have volunteers with in-depth knowledge on both our Advisory Council and Medical Review Board 5️⃣ We help train provider staff, produce guidance documents, audit corrective actions, and conduct criminal background checks to stop abuse before it starts. Most importantly, we hold those who are found responsible for heinous acts of abuse accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Since our founding, nearly 1,000 people have been barred from working with vulnerable populations thanks to our work. Numbers to Remember: Our Abuse & Neglect Hotline – Anyone can make a report: 1-855-373-2122 Information Line – Have a general question? Use this: 1-800-624-4143
New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs
Government Administration
Delmar, NY 2,232 followers
About us
The Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs (Justice Center) was established in 2013 by the Protection of People with Special Needs Act. The agency was created to restore public trust in the institutions and individuals charged with caring for vulnerable populations by protecting the health, safety, and dignity of all people with special needs. The Justice Center has jurisdiction over more than 1,000,000 individuals receiving services across six State Oversight Agencies. The agency operates a toll-free hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week for receiving reports of allegations of abuse and neglect. The Justice Center is authorized to investigate these reports and pursue administrative sanctions against staff found responsible for misconduct. The agency's Special Prosecutor/Inspector General works with local district attorneys who prosecute criminal offense allegations. The Justice Center also issues recommendations for corrective actions. In addition, the agency provides support services for individuals and guardians as well as issues abuse prevention materials statewide. The Justice Center Advisory Council aids the agency in developing policies, programs and regulations. Working at the Justice Center: https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/employment-opportunities
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http://www.justicecenter.ny.gov
External link for New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Delmar, NY
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2013
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Primary
161 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054, US
Employees at New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs
Updates
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We're hiring! Assistant Director of Public Information & Digital Content - click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/guiUv-gp _
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It was a great week at the NYS Fair! We engaged with more than 10,000 fair-goers during our time at the event. Our Acting Executive Director Maria Lisi-Murray, Esq. also had the pleasure of touring the grounds with Governor Hochul and other NYS leaders. Check out some pictures below -- what a fantastic way to close out the summer! Didn't get a chance to stop by our table? No worries! Visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do: https://lnkd.in/eu2a-ghb _
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Visiting the NYS Fair this week? Be sure to stop by our table in the Science & Industry Building! We're sharing information on the below training opportunity for First Responders & Law Enforcement. Follow the link below for details. https://lnkd.in/gB8X-3b2 _
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Live updates from the NY State Fair 🎡! Be sure to check out our booth in the Science & Industry building and fill out a tag for our wishing tree! 🌲 And don't forget, tomorrow is sensory friendly day at the fair! Vendors have been asked to reduce their use of lights and sounds to accommodate those with audio/visual sensitivities. There will also be a Sensory Room located inside the Wegmans Art & Home Center. Come one and all!
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New training for first responders and law enforcement! Request training here: https://lnkd.in/gB8X-3b2 The Justice Center now offers a portfolio of free courses designed to train first responders and law enforcement on respectful communications and investigative best practices. The agency has leveraged the last 10 years of expertise working with law enforcement, prosecutors, providers, and state agencies to develop the most effective way to investigate and support criminal prosecutions of crimes committed against vulnerable people.
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Visit us this week at the NYS Fair! 🎡 Our staff will be answering questions about who we are and what we do -- we'll also provide information on a new training initiative for first responders and law enforcement. 👀 See link here: https://lnkd.in/gB8X-3b2
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Code of Conduct Train the Trainer Sessions - 📅 October & November 2024 https://lnkd.in/e99ek2pF The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) has teamed with the New York State Justice Center to develop an interactive train-the-trainer curriculum designed to assist organizations teach the New York State Justice Center’s Code of Conduct. The objective of the curriculum is to ensure that staff who support people served under the jurisdiction of the New York State Justice Center (custodians) understand the Code of Conduct as a framework of professional conduct. Visit the link above for more.
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Have you checked out our annual report? Follow the link below to read more about the Justice Center's activities and accomplishments in 2023. https://lnkd.in/dNaV4yfy
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"New York State has zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The Justice Center works tirelessly to uphold the nation’s strongest protections in the country for individuals with special needs, and that includes the victim in this case...if you abuse vulnerable populations, the Justice Center and our law enforcement partners will stop you." Read Full Statement from Acting Executive Director Maria Lisi-Murray, Esq. https://lnkd.in/gkKxKrAA