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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 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 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
July 1, 2016 Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s FY17 State Budget includes a total of $4.1M for sexual violence prevention and intervention services – full restoration of last year’s appropriation. The appropriation supports New Jersey’s… Read More
Last week, the Sexual Assault Survivor Protection Act of 2015 (A4078/S2686) was signed into law by Governor Christie, a monumental victory for survivors in New Jersey. NJCASA is still celebrating this huge step forward, and… Read More