Bending Towards Justice
The recently declared mistrial in the Andrea Constand / Bill Cosby rape trial was frustrating for all of us – whether you’re a survivor, an ally, an advocate, an activist in the movement, or simply… Read More
Category: Policy & Legislation
New Jersey Legislature Votes to Expand Sexual Violence Response Training to Law Enforcement Community
New Jersey Legislature Votes to Expand Sexual Violence Response Training to Law Enforcement Community Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA) applauds the passing of the A2167/S1739, which will expand requirements… Read More
NJCASA ED Discusses Proposed Law Enforcement Training Legislation
NJCASA’s executive director, Patricia Teffenhart, joined Comcast Newsmakers to discuss recently proposed legislation that would increase the amount of training law enforcement officers receive on responding to sexual violence. “Sexual assault survivors are moving forward… Read More
Introduced Legislation Would Create Bill of Rights for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Introduced Legislation Would Create Bill of Rights for Survivors of Sexual Violence Trenton, N.J. – Recently introduced legislation would create a Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights in New Jersey (A2287/S3223), enhancing the ability for survivors… Read More
Introduced Legislation Will Provide Training to Law Enforcement about Sexual Violence
Introduced Legislation Will Provide Training to Law Enforcement about Sexual Violence Trenton, N.J. – A new legislative effort, A2167/S1739, aiming to expand training about sexual violence for law enforcement, will benefit survivors of the violent crime… Read More