Bill > A2247

This bill, the "New Jersey Predatory Alienation Prevention and Consensual Response Act," aims to address the issue of predatory alienation, which involves the use of coercive tactics to isolate and control individuals, particularly vulnerable populations. The bill establishes a comprehensive system to educate the public and provide screening, referrals, and consensual counseling and treatment to those affected by predatory alienation or other undue influence. Key provisions include a public awareness campaign, an on-site training program, a predatory alienation counseling referral system, and mandatory screening and reporting requirements for certain facilities. The goal is to balance the state's interest in protecting individuals from abuse with their right to personal autonomy, using a trauma-informed approach.

Health and Social Services

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A2247