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By Patricia Teffenhart, Executive Director Last week, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr. announced a pledge of up to $35 million to eliminate backlogs of untested sexual assault forensic kits around the country.… Read More
New Jersey Attorney General Revises Procedures For Retaining Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence; New Directive Will Eliminate Current “90-Day Hold” Minimum, Consistent with Position Advanced by NJCASA Trenton — The New Jersey Department of Law and… Read More
Last week, Governor Christie signed the 2015 budget which included an additional $400,000 to support critical services for survivors of sexual violence throughout the State of New Jersey. “This increase represents the largest line item… Read More
By Kevin Israel | senatenj.com Senator Jennifer Beck applauded the funds allocated in the new state budget for domestic violence and sexual violence services. The 2015 budget provides $1.8 million for domestic violence services and… Read More
Article by Kelly Waldron, NJ 101.5 Sexual assault, particularly on college campuses, has devastated millions of Americans. Between 20 and 25 percent of women and 15 percent of men will be victimized at some point… Read More