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NJ S2233

NJ S2233
Requires institution of higher education to provide victim-centered training to employees who assist student victims of sexual assault.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires each institution of higher education to annually provide victim-centered training to an employee of the institution who is involved in the receipt of a report made by a student who is the victim of an alleged incident of sexual assault, the referral or provision of services to the victim, or any campus disciplinary proceedings that result from the alleged incident. The training must also be provided to a student enrolled in the institution who is appointed to serve as a residence-life advisor, peer advisor, or in a similar position, and an employee or contracted service provider that provides campus security. The training must include information that ensures that the student receives an appropriate victim-centered response upon reporting an incident of sexual assault. Specifically, the training must seek to improve the ability of the trainee to: · understand the sexual assault policies of the institution;· understand the relevant provisions of certain State and federal laws; · understand the role of the institution, medical providers, law enforcement, and community agencies in ensuring a coordinated response to a reported incident of sexual assault;· provide services to, or assist in locating services for, the victim, as appropriate; and · communicate sensitively and compassionately with the victim of a sexual assault.

AI Summary

This bill requires each institution of higher education in New Jersey to annually provide victim-centered training to employees involved in receiving reports of sexual assault, referring or providing services to victims, or conducting campus disciplinary proceedings related to sexual assault incidents. The training must also be provided to student residence-life advisors, peer advisors, and campus security personnel. The training aims to improve the trainees' understanding of the institution's sexual assault policies, relevant state and federal laws, the roles of various entities in responding to sexual assault, and how to provide services and communicate sensitively with victims.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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