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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
In August, Zoe Quinn, a female game developer experienced harassment after a former boyfriend posted a blog listing men he suspected she had physical relationships within the video game industry. After receiving a number of… Read More
by Patricia Teffenhart, NJCASA Executive Director
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