Requires members of Sexual Assault Response Team to receive training on interacting with victims with developmental disabilities.
This bill requires all members of New Jersey's county Sexual Assault Response Teams to receive specific training on interacting with victims who have developmental disabilities. It amends existing law to add this topic to the mandatory training curriculum for teams, which currently include certified forensic sexual assault nurse examiners, rape care advocates, and law enforcement officials. The training must cover appropriate communication and support strategies for these victims during investigations and care. This policy change directly affects county-level response teams handling sexual assault cases across New Jersey.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Jim Beach
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