NJ VICTIMS OF CRIME COMPENSATION OFFICE

The Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights was enacted in 2019 to outline basic protections and fundamental rights for survivors.  As a survivor of sexual violence, the time immediately following an assault can seem confusing and overwhelming.  The next steps in the aftermath of an  assault should be led by the survivor. 

Survivors have the right to:

- Choose whether to report to law enforcement.  

- Be free from any suggestion that they must report  the crime to have their rights guaranteed.   - Be free from any suggestion that victims should  refrain from reporting crimes in order to       avoid unwanted personal publicity.  

- Have their report of sexual assault treated seriously. 

- Any many other rights as well that can be found in the full bill of right below.