The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | September 2023 New Jersey ’ s Safe Haven Law - Continuing to save infant lives
September is Safe Haven Awareness Month in New Jersey . It ’ s an opportunity to raise awareness about this critically important , life-saving law .
For over twenty years , the Safe Haven law has allowed a parent or designee to surrender an unharmed infant , 30 days or younger , safely , legally , and anonymously to one of the state ’ s designated sites .
Since the law was established , 86 infants have been safely surrendered , with four unrelated newborns surrendered at various Safe Haven sites across New Jersey in the first three months of this year .
The legally designated sites in New Jersey include hospitals , police or fire stations , ambulance and rescue squads , staffed and open 24 hours a day , 7 days a week .
Please help us spread the word about this important law by sharing our Safe Haven Public Service Announcement , and our publications made available in English and Spanish on social media , and with friends , family , colleagues and others .
For more information about Safe Haven , check out the website or call 1-877-839-2339 . Thank you for all you do to help New Jersey residents be safe , healthy , and connected .
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