Establishes new mitigating factor for defendant who is survivor of abuse.

This bill adds a new factor for courts to consider during sentencing: whether a defendant was a survivor of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse that contributed to their criminal behavior. It directly affects criminal defendants in New Jersey who have experienced abuse and are being sentenced for offenses. The key change amends New Jersey's sentencing law to include this as a specific mitigating factor, allowing judges to weigh it alongside other circumstances when determining appropriate sentences. This does not guarantee reduced sentences but expands the considerations courts must evaluate.