S 3591
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S 3591
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Bill overview
This bill, the ‘New Jersey Enhanced Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence Act,’ aims to strengthen protections and support for victims of domestic violence in New Jersey. It expands the definition of ‘abuse’ to include financial abuse and digital abuse, and establishes a new process for obtaining an Emergency Protective Order (EPO) when a victim is fleeing an abusive situation. The bill also creates a grant program to support organizations providing services to domestic violence survivors and mandates training for law enforcement and court personnel on recognizing and responding to domestic violence cases.
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