The New Jersey State Bar Association supports S-2626 (Madden)/A-4004 (Murphy), which specifies additional services for victims of sex trafficking and domestic violence.
The Association supports this proposed legislation because the establishment of this safe haven program will ultimately provide sex trafficking and domestic violence victims with a safe and secure environment to seek necessary rehabilitative resources to help ensure their well-being. It also facilitates services to these individuals because of the availability of additional training and education for fire station personnel to assist them in engaging in much needed services such as emergency shelters, victim advocacy services, legal aid, and community resources.
For the reasons set forth above, the New Jersey State Bar Association supports S-2626/A-4004 and urges you to vote yes to this proposed legislation.