ASSEMBLY WOMEN AND CHILDREN COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION No. 35

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  NOVEMBER 18, 2019

      The Assembly Women and Children Committee reports favorably Assembly Joint Resolution No. 35.

     This joint resolution designates the third full week of March as “Domestic Violence Services Awareness Week” in New Jersey to bring awareness to the services available to domestic violence victims in the State.

     One of out every three women and one out of every four men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lives.  There are approximately 39 organizations in this State that offer advocacy, services, and assistance to domestic violence victims and their families; however, these victims may not be aware of these resources.

      This resolution was pre-filed for introduction in the 2018-2019 session pending technical review. As reported, the resolution includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.