New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA)

The mission of the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA) is to promote the compassionate and just treatment of survivors and their loved ones; foster collaborative relationships between community systems; and affect attitudinal and behavioral changes in society as we work toward the elimination of sexual violence against all people.

24-hour Statewide Hotline: 800-601-7200 or click to Get Help

Government & Policy

NJCASA Executive Director Andrea Spencer-Linzie: Violence against women a costly concern

As printed at http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20120725/NJOPINION0202/307250005

VAWA passed the Senate! Thank Senators Menendez and Lautenberg for their hard work and support!

Government & Policy

Today, Thursday April 26th, 2012, the Violence Against Women Act, S.1925, passed the Senate by a vote of 68 to 31. NJ's Senators Menendez and Lautenberg were strong supporters of the bill. Please take a moment to thank them for their work and their unflinching support.

It's Unanimous: Congress Passes Law to Protect Peace Corps Volunteers

Government & Policy

After an ABC News report about the murder of a Peace Corps volunteer in Africa, Congress has passed a bill designed to protect whistleblowers and improve the treatment of victims of violence and

Support sexual violence funding!

Government & Policy

Tell Congress to support VAWA and VOCA funding for violence against women programs!

Democratic Measure Ensuring Sexual Assault Victims Aren't Responsible for Paying for Forensic Exams Heads to Governor's Desk

Government & Policy

(Trenton) Legislation sponsored by Assemblywomen Annette Quijano, Pamela R. Lampitt, Linda Stender and Valerie Vainieri Huttle sponsored to ensure victims of sexual assault aren't responsible for paying for forensic sexual assault exams has received final legislative approval and now heads to the Governor's desk.

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