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Directive Creating the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance
NEWS/MEDIA
Victims of Crime Compensation Office Continues Its Support of Surviving Relatives With Annual Trip to September 11th Memorial Ceremony
For Immediate Release: September 11, 2024 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance- Patricia Teffenhart, Executive DirectorVictims of Crime Compensation Office- Mary Ellen Bonsper,...
Attorney General Platkin Updates How Forensic Evidence is Processed in Sexual Assault Cases
Requires All Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) Kits Turned Over to Law Enforcement Be Tested, Supports Change to Rule of Evidence.
Former Investigator for NJ Victims of Crime Compensation Office Charged with Engaging in Inappropriate Sexual Communications with Crime Victims Seeking Support
For Immediate Release: July 30, 2024 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralOffice of Public Integrity and Accountability- Drew Skinner, Executive DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-OAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON – Attorney...
Department of Law and Public Safety to Host Crime Victims’ Rights Week Event to Honor Crime Victims and Those Who Support Them
AG Platkin Announces Recipients of OAG Excellence Awards for Victims’ Justice.
AG Platkin Announces New Law Enforcement Guidelines for Sexual Assault Responses at Sexual Violence Prevention Symposium in Trenton
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced he has issued a Directive to law enforcement that expands the standard Sexual Assault Response Team activation period from five to seven days from when the incident is reported to have occurred, providing survivors of sexual assault more time to access the trauma-informed services consistent with enhancements in medical and forensic science.