domestic violence

New Jersey lawmakers are considering a 5-bill package designed to protect the rights of domestic violence victims. Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande (R-Monmouth) sits on the Women and Children Committee, which crafted the legislation...

A Lakewood man released by Township police Monday after posting bail on a Domestic Violence charge, was arrested later that afternoon for allegedly carjacking a vehicle with three females who he knew, according to police.

A Toms River man faces a host of charges after being arrested for breaking into his ex-girlfriend's Island Heights home and attacking her new boyfriend with a knife Sunday. Frederick Pisciotti faces aggravated assault, burglary and eluding counts after allegedly stabbing his romantic rival in the abdomen, causing him to suffer a 5-inch gash.

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Dozens of groups turned out for a public hearing on Gov. Chris Christie's proposed $34.4 billion state budget proposal at the Statehouse on Tuesday. Most asked for some extra money to be included for their groups, including an advocate for battered women who made a very compelling case for more funds.

Which laws are working in New Jersey to combat domestic violence and which laws are not? Three assemblywomen are hoping to find out the answer and that's why they're co-sponsoring a bill to establish a panel of experts to study the issue.

Advocates calling for the electronic monitoring of repeat domestic violence offenders will be gathering in Trenton this Wednesday and they want as many people as possible to join them.

Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault can get the help they need without affecting their employment, under a New Jersey law that kicked in this month.

An Ocean County charity is honoring a friend and family member, who's life was tragically cut short following a vicious cycle of domestic violence.