Creates sexual assault prevention and response program and coordinator for service members.

S 838 creates a sexual assault prevention and response program within New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, requiring the Adjutant General to appoint an independent coordinator who works outside the military chain of command. The program provides victim advocacy services, allows victims to file confidential complaints regardless of duty status, and refers cases to the Attorney General for investigation. It directly affects service members (including National Guard members) in New Jersey and mandates annual reports to the Governor and Legislature on program effectiveness, investigation statistics, and prevention efforts. The bill establishes specific protocols for protective orders and ensures victims receive information about compensation options.