The New Jersey Domestic Violence Act (DV Act) is a crucial legal framework enacted in 1991 to protect individuals from abusive relationships. It defines domestic violence broadly, encompassing not only marital and cohabiting relationships but also dating relationships and regardless of sexual orientation. The DV Act empowers victims by providing them with access to restraining orders, ensuring that abusers stay away and face penalties for violations. Law enforcement's prompt response to domestic violence calls, coupled with...
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