In addition, it can prosecute crimes of neglect and abuse pursuant to criminal prosecutorial authority. Its powers are comprehensive: investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, and significant incidents, and disciplining individuals and agencies pursuant to administrative authority.
Its goal is laudable: strengthening and standardizing "the safety net for vulnerable persons, adults and children alike, who are receiving care from New York's human service agencies and programs." Its jurisdiction is broad: covering residential and non-residential programs and provider agencies that come within the purview of six state oversight agencies, namely, the Office of Mental Health, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services, the Office of Children and Family Services, the Department of Health, and the State Education Department.
The creation of the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs ("Justice Center") was announced with great fanfare in 2013.
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