TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced the allocation of $2 million in federal funds to create an advanced tracking system for the state’s Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) Kits. This initiative, funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, is set to enhance support for sexual violence survivors.
The SAFE Kits, crucial in preserving evidence post-sexual violence, will now be trackable by survivors, allowing them to stay updated on their case status and related legal proceedings.
This effort aims to process and store these kits with greater transparency and efficiency.
Officials including Governor Murphy and Lt. Governor Tahesha Way expressed gratitude for the federal grant and emphasized the importance of providing survivors with a sense of control and ease during their recovery and the judicial process.
The grant will also facilitate data-driven policy reforms and aid in identifying victimization patterns to bolster prevention efforts.