Concerns sexual assault training for prosecutors.

This bill requires New Jersey county prosecutors and assistant prosecutors assigned sexual assault cases to complete in-person, specialized training every two years - more frequently than the current triennial requirement. The training must cover cultural competency (addressing race, gender, and socioeconomic factors), emotional intelligence for victim support, and trauma-informed victim-centered approaches to minimize re-traumatization. It also mandates the Attorney General to implement compliance audits and address noncompliance, while adding a rape care advocate to the state’s sexual assault unit. These changes directly affect all prosecutors handling sexual assault cases statewide, aiming to improve victim treatment and case handling through updated, mandatory training.