S 2337 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Implements child safety provisions in custody disputes.

This bill requires mandatory training for law enforcement, judges, and court personnel handling domestic violence and child abuse cases in New Jersey. It mandates specific training on topics like the impact of domestic violence on children, trauma-informed assessments, racial bias, and child abuse dynamics, with requirements of 20 hours initial training and 15 hours every five years for relevant court staff. The training aims to improve how courts and law enforcement respond to domestic violence and child abuse allegations during custody disputes. It directly affects law enforcement officers, municipal and superior court judges, judicial personnel, and child abuse case attorneys. The bill does not change custody laws but focuses on enhancing professional preparedness through standardized education.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 29, 2024 Last action Jan 29, 2024
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Jan 29, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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