Establishes minimum level of domestic violence and sexual assault training for judges and judicial personnel.
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This bill requires New Jersey judges and judicial staff to receive a minimum level of training on handling, investigating, and responding to reports of domestic violence and sexual assault. It mandates that the Division of Criminal Justice and the Administrative Office of the Courts develop and implement training courses and curricula. The training will cover topics such as the dynamics of domestic violence, sexual violence risk factors, and relevant legal issues, with a specific focus on the impact of these crimes on survivors and society. This aims to ensure judges are better equipped to handle these sensitive cases.
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