New Jersey S1407 mandates Medicaid coverage for community violence prevention services and establishes a training and certification program for.

New Jersey S1407 requires Medicaid to cover community violence prevention services for individuals who have been injured in acts of community violence and are at risk of further violence. These services, provided by certified violence prevention professionals, aim to improve health outcomes and reduce the likelihood of re-victimization. The bill also mandates the Department of Health to approve at least one accredited training and certification program for these professionals, which must include initial training and continuing education.

New Jersey S1407 mandates Medicaid coverage for community violence prevention services and establishes a training and certification program for.

New Jersey S1407 requires Medicaid to cover community violence prevention services for individuals who have been injured in acts of community violence and are at risk of further violence. These services, provided by certified violence prevention professionals, aim to improve health outcomes and reduce the likelihood of re-victimization. The bill also mandates the Department of Health to approve at least one accredited training and certification program for these professionals, which must include initial training and continuing education.