SENATE HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION No. 66

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  FEBRUARY 22, 2024

      The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee reports favorably Senate Joint Resolution No. 66.

      This joint resolution permanently designates the fourth Wednesday in May as “Crisis Professionals Day.”  The Governor is respectively requested to annually issue a proclamation recognizing “Crisis Professionals Day” and call upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs.

      Crisis professionals are trained professionals who engage with people experiencing a crisis, when they are most vulnerable, oftentimes as a result of illness and trauma.  Crisis professionals work to deescalate crisis situations using methods that center around empathy, support, and hope.  Recognizing “Crisis Professionals Day” acknowledges and honors the life-changing and lifesaving services that crisis professionals deliver, as well as the invaluable contributions they provide to the communities and people of New Jersey.

      This bill was pre-filed for introduction in the 2024-2025 session pending technical review.  As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.