New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA)

The mission of the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA) is to promote the compassionate and just treatment of survivors and their loved ones; foster collaborative relationships between community systems; and affect attitudinal and behavioral changes in society as we work toward the elimination of sexual violence against all people.

24-hour Statewide Hotline: 800-601-7200 or click to Get Help

Advocacy

Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights A3395

Requires certain public employees to take action when informed of a sexual assault
Codifies rights of sexual assault survivors when reporting and investigating a sexual assault
In Assembly Judiciary committee

Civil Rape Shield S2063 / A231

Blocks evidence of survivor’s sexual history in civil sexual assault cases
Passed Assembly unanimously, referred to Senate Judiciary committee

Forensic exams A2597 / S972

Clarifies that survivors of sexual assault are not required to pay for their own forensic exams
Passed Assembly Judiciary committee, awaiting action in full Assembly, in Senate Judiciary committee

Forfeiture of public office for certain offenses A3230 / A 3241 / S2227

Requires forfeiture of public office when convicted of offenses such as sexual assaults
In Assembly and Senate Judiciary committees

Trafficking hotline and law enforcement education A1795 / S535

Requires Attorney General to publicize trafficking hotline and requires law enforcement to receive specific training on trafficking
Passed Senate Judiciary Committee, in Senate Budget and Appropriations committee and Assembly Judiciary committee

Provides 20 days off unpaid to survivors of SV and DV to deal with medical or legal issues relating to the assault
In Assembly Labor committee

Rape Care Advocate Notification A923 / S950

Requires law enforcement to notify a sexual violence program when receiving a report of sexual assault
In Assembly and Senate Judiciary committees

Mandatory education A956 / S1270

Requires training for judges, prosecutors and law enforcement on sexual violence
In Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee

Restraining orders for sexual assault survivors (not yet introduced)

Would allow survivors of sexual assault or stalking who do not fall under the domestic violence statute to obtain a restraining order against the offender
Creates path to obtain restraining order through family and criminal court.

Funding

Maintain line item for sexual violence services through Department of Community Affairs
Looking for new sources of funding

Current law

Sexual assault survivor’s right to confidentiality (new content coming soon)

Amicus briefs - Coming Soon!