New Jersey A1802 mandates law enforcement officers to assess and assist domestic violence victims at high risk of harm.
New Jersey A1802 requires law enforcement officers to conduct a danger assessment for domestic violence victims to determine if they are at an elevated risk of serious bodily injury or death. With the victim's consent, officers must notify them of the risk and facilitate immediate assistance through domestic crisis teams or other services. The bill also mandates training for law enforcement officers, municipal court judges, and Superior Court judges on domestic violence dynamics, risk factors, and lethality.
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