NJ: Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Abuse or Neglect in New Jersey (Commentary)
LexBlog – August 27, 2021
Child abuse is unquestionably a concern for the criminal court and any person found guilty of such an offense will be facing very serious consequences. Under New Jersey Code Title 9, specifically statute N.J.S.A. 9:6-3, any parent, guardian, or person having the care, custody or control of any child, who shall abuse, abandon, be cruel to or neglectful of any child shall be deemed to be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. Note that this particular section of the New Jersey Code falls outside of the realm of the typical criminal statutes. The primary criminal statute that governs child abuse cases is N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4. However, the charge is not titled child abuse but rather, endangering the welfare of a child. The main thrust of the statute is to punish and guard against sexual offenses and other acts that cause harm to a child.
Also: 9:6-3 – Cruelty and neglect of children; crime of fourth degree; remedies: https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/2009/title-9/9-6/9-6-3/
Also: What to Know About Adoption in New Jersey (Commentary): https://www.greenberg-walden.com/what-to-know-about-adoption-in-new-jersey/#

Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Abuse or Neglect in New Jersey