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NJ A4411
NJ A4411Requires members of Sexual Assault Response Team to receive training on interacting with victims with developmental disabilities.
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Introduced
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
In Committee
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the members of each Sexual Assault Response Team to receive training on interacting with victims with developmental disabilities. Under current law, the county prosecutor in each county is required appoint or designate a certified forensic sexual assault nurse examiner to serve as program coordinator for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program in the county. In addition to other duties, the program coordinator is required to develop and implement a standardized education and training program to provide instruction to members of the county Sexual Assault Response Team on certain topics. Current law requires the response team to be comprised of a certified forensic sexual assault nurse examiner, a rape care advocate, and a law enforcement official. The bill provides that the training provided to the response team is required to include instruction on interacting with victims who have developmental disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill requires the members of each Sexual Assault Response Team to receive training on interacting with victims who have developmental disabilities. The bill amends an existing law that requires the county prosecutor to appoint a certified forensic sexual assault nurse examiner to serve as the program coordinator for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program. The program coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing a standardized training program for the Sexual Assault Response Team, which includes a certified forensic sexual assault nurse examiner, a rape care advocate, and a law enforcement official. The bill adds a new requirement that the training must include instruction on interacting with victims who have developmental disabilities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 05/16/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4411 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4500/4411_I1.HTM |
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