Prohibits retaliation against inmates in State correctional facilities who report sexual abuse; criminalizes retaliation and failure to report abuse.
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This bill prohibits retaliation against inmates in New Jersey’s state correctional facilities who report sexual abuse, physical violence, or mental abuse. It criminalizes both retaliatory actions and failure to report such incidents. The bill establishes procedures for confidential reporting, ensures access to victim advocates, and mandates monitoring of correctional staff for retaliatory behavior, aligning with the Prison Rape Elimination Act. It also defines key terms related to reporting and retaliation within the correctional system.
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