Domestic Abuse

For NJ's domestic violence centers, reaching the community is key
For NJ's domestic violence centers, reaching the community is key
For NJ's domestic violence centers, reaching the community is key
Years ago, violent domestic attacks and sexual assaults were taboo beyond the doors of victims' homes. That's not the case anymore, and New Jersey is working to bring these victims forward -- if not publicly, then to one of several safe havens across the state, where confidentiality and support help give the victims a voice.
NJ Assembly approves domestic abuse bills
NJ Assembly approves domestic abuse bills
NJ Assembly approves domestic abuse bills
The New Jersey Assembly unanimously approved six bills on Monday designed to address the issue of domestic violence and abuse. The sponsors of the measures all said the legislation was drafted long before the high-profile cases involving NFL star running backs Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson came to light.
Women Jailed For Crimes Against Their Abusers Could Get Help
Women Jailed For Crimes Against Their Abusers Could Get Help
Women Jailed For Crimes Against Their Abusers Could Get Help
Women sentenced to prison for crimes against their abusers would be aided in making the transition back into the community through a program proposed by Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg. She sponsors a measure to establish the Supervised Community Reentry Program in the New Jersey Department of Corrections (DOC).