NJ A4021

Requires Medicaid to cover community violence prevention services for individuals who received medical treatment for injuries from community violence and were referred by a healthcare or social services provider due to elevated risk of violent injury or retaliation

Mandates the Department of Health approve at least one accredited training and certification program for violence prevention professionals within six months of the bill's effective date

Certification program must include at least 35 hours of initial training covering trauma-informed care, conflict mediation, retaliation prevention, case management, advocacy practices, and HIPAA compliance, plus six hours of continuing education every two years

Defines "community violence prevention services" to include peer support, mentorship, conflict mediation, crisis intervention, case management, referrals, and patient education provided by certified professionals to prevent injury recidivism

Prohibits use of the title "certified violence prevention professional" by uncertified individuals and requires employing entities to maintain documentation of staff certification and compliance with applicable standards