Creates sexual assault prevention and response program and coordinator in DMVA.
This bill creates a sexual assault prevention and response program within New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), including an independent coordinator who operates outside the military chain of command. The program directly affects service members (including National Guard personnel) and their alleged victims by allowing victims to file confidential complaints about sexual assault or harassment, receive advocacy services, and access compensation through the Victims of Crime Compensation Office. Key provisions include the coordinator’s authority to refer cases to the Attorney General for investigation, file protective orders (state and military) with victim consent, and provide resources on reporting options. The program requires annual reports to the Governor and Legislature detailing prevention efforts, investigation statistics, and response effectiveness.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
upper
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kristin Corrado
RRepublican
P
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
DDemocratic
Co
Carmen Amato
RRepublican
Co
Joe Cryan
DDemocratic
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