Adds training concerning coercive control to domestic violence training for judges and law enforcement officers.
This bill requires judges, law enforcement officers, and court personnel in New Jersey to receive updated training on domestic violence, specifically adding instruction about "coercive control." Coercive control refers to patterns of controlling behavior, such as isolating victims from support networks, monitoring their movements, threatening immigration status, or making false reports to authorities. The training must cover recognizing these indicators, understanding trauma, safety planning, and racial bias impacts. Existing training curricula for these groups will be revised to include these requirements, ensuring consistent, informed responses to domestic violence cases.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Party
State
District
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Andrea Katz
DDemocratic
P
Mitchelle Drulis
DDemocratic
P
Yvonne Lopez
DDemocratic
Co
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
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