Corrado Statement on Judiciary’s Action to Improve Treatment of Sexual Assault Survivors

Senator Kristin Corrado, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, responded to actions announced by the New Jersey Judiciary today to address the concerning behavior of several judges in recent sexual assault cases:

Sen. Kristin Corrado’s statement on actions announced by the Judiciary to address the concerning behavior of several judges in recent sexual assault cases. (©iStock)

“I commend the Chief Justice and the Judiciary for taking seriously the concerns that many of us have raised regarding the abhorrent treatment of sexual assault victims in our state’s courtrooms,” said Corrado (R-40). “These are good first steps that will begin the process of restoring the confidence of survivors to seek the justice they deserve through our courts.”

Corrado previously announced plans to introduce legislation requiring the Judiciary to develop and implement a training program for Superior Court and municipal court judges and judicial personnel on the handling, investigation, and response procedures concerning cases with allegations of sexual assault.