The bill passed and I honestly still feel like I might wake up from a dream because this actually happened. It is such a massive relief knowing the courts have to look at these assessments now since so many people were stuck in that cycle of fear for way too …
January 30, 2011
Support for Domestic Violence Assessment Before Dissolving Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Final supporters
We would like to bring to your attention legislation of critical importance, New Jersey Senate Bill No. 115/Assembly Bill No. 299, which requires court to consider the results of domestic violence assessments before dissolving certain domestic violence restraining orders.
It is not a secret that many victims of domestic violence are scared and intimidated by their abusers. Reports of domestic violence can occur repeatedly within a household with the victim repeatedly dropping charges against the abuser.
The problem that arises out of these situations is you may be releasing the abuser back into society and possibly back into the household with a child.
The purpose of this bill is to require defendants who have had two or more charges of domestic violence to undergo, at their own expense, a domestic violence assessment. The finding of this assessment will be forwarded to the court, which can use it at its discretion to determine if the charges should be dropped.
We believe this legislation is needed to protect victims who are too scared to protect themselves.
Sincerely The Undersigned,
Updates
November 23, 2010
I really thought this might just float around in the void for a while but seeing all these people jump on board feels like a huge shift in the energy. It is honestly kind of overwhelming to wake up and see that so many of you care about this as much as I do (my coffee is cold because I have been scrolling through the notifications all morning) so thanks for actually listening.
Reached 100 supporters
November 23, 2010
6 Comments
About time NJ did something real about this. Keep dangerous people away from their victims.
RIDICULOUS that this isnt already the rule. protect the victims!!
Finally some common sense. If someone has multiple charges they should definitely be evaluated before getting off the hook.
Yes!! My ex was violent for years and kept convincing me to drop the orders. It just got worse every single time.
Too many people getting hurt because the courts dont see the full picture. Pass this law now.
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The bill passed and I honestly still feel like I might wake up from a dream because this actually happened. It is such a massive relief knowing the courts have to look at these assessments now since so many people were stuck in that cycle of fear for way too …
January 30, 2011
Support for Domestic Violence Assessment Before Dissolving Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Final supporters
We would like to bring to your attention legislation of critical importance, New Jersey Senate Bill No. 115/Assembly Bill No. 299, which requires court to consider the results of domestic violence assessments before dissolving certain domestic violence restraining orders.
It is not a secret that many victims of domestic violence are scared and intimidated by their abusers. Reports of domestic violence can occur repeatedly within a household with the victim repeatedly dropping charges against the abuser.
The problem that arises out of these situations is you may be releasing the abuser back into society and possibly back into the household with a child.
The purpose of this bill is to require defendants who have had two or more charges of domestic violence to undergo, at their own expense, a domestic violence assessment. The finding of this assessment will be forwarded to the court, which can use it at its discretion to determine if the charges should be dropped.
We believe this legislation is needed to protect victims who are too scared to protect themselves.
Sincerely The Undersigned,
Updates
November 23, 2010
I really thought this might just float around in the void for a while but seeing all these people jump on board feels like a huge shift in the energy. It is honestly kind of overwhelming to wake up and see that so many of you care about this as much as I do (my coffee is cold because I have been scrolling through the notifications all morning) so thanks for actually listening.
Reached 100 supporters
November 23, 2010
6 Comments
This is long overdue. My sister went through this and the system failed her completely because he just kept pushing until she dropped it.
About time NJ did something real about this. Keep dangerous people away from their victims.
RIDICULOUS that this isnt already the rule. protect the victims!!
Finally some common sense. If someone has multiple charges they should definitely be evaluated before getting off the hook.
Yes!! My ex was violent for years and kept convincing me to drop the orders. It just got worse every single time.
Too many people getting hurt because the courts dont see the full picture. Pass this law now.
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This is long overdue. My sister went through this and the system failed her completely because he just kept pushing until she dropped it.