Social Justice Groups in NJ | Avanzar, Formerly The Women's Center

AVANZAR's 2022 Impact

47 Years Ago. - AVANZAR (formerly The Women's Center)

Information about New Jersey's Behavioral Risk Factor Survey (NJBRFS)

AVANZAR's Restoring Broken Crowns project in partnership with The Leadership Studio presents "Sacred Healing Spaces"

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COVID-19 RESPONSE

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NJ CASA Statement: Judicial Comments, the Justice System, Responding to Sexual Violence

New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Violence responds to recent happenings in New Jersey Judicial System’s response to Sexual Violence. Read their statement here.

Since NJCASA put out their statement, the following updates have occurred:

Judge Troiano (Monmouth) offered an official resignation and it was accepted by the NJ State Supreme Court.
The NJ State Supreme Court began removal proceedings for Judge Russo (Ocean).
The NJ State Supreme Court and the Administrative Offices of the Courts announced a series of mandatory sexual violence trainings for members of the Judiciary.
Governor Murphy signed legislation requiring OAG to work with NJCASA on an assessment of the handling of SAFE Kits in NJ.
Governor Murphy signed legislation expanding the Address Confidentiality Program to cover sexual violence survivors.
Governor Murphy signed legislative mandating prevention education in k-12 schools.

AVANZAR is a member of NJCASA.