According to New Jersey law, sexual assault is defined as any sexual penetration, no matter how slight, without a person’s consent or with a person who is unable to consent. The law also defines sexual assault as sexual contact under specific circumstances, such as age difference.
NJCASA advocates for policies that are survivor-centered and informed by research and best-practice standards. Through collaborative work with allies and policymakers, we make meaningful strides toward a safer, more just society.
Find a full list of issues we’re working on and legislative victories we’ve achieved here.
NJCASA regularly produces position papers regarding current and trending legislative issues related to sexual violence. NJCASA’s position papers are informed by our team’s expertise in the field and serve to guide our policy recommendations.