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Article:

In the case of 45-year-old Sandra Turner of Jersey City, New Jersey, she was charged by police for stabbing her boyfriend in the stomach whom she claimed had been physically abusive. Although she states it was never her intention to harm him, she says that it was her way of reacting to his relentless abuse. The actual charges against Turner were aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, and domestic violence. As for the boyfriend, he was found very weak and incoherent then hospitalized immediately.  

- Article link:

http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/10/jersey_city_police_charge_woma_4.html

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In the state of New Jersey, domestic violence is dealt with very strictly and has an uncommon legal structure when compared to most states. The main difference is New Jersey includes all First Degree, Second degree, Third Degree, and Fourth Degree crimes to be considered felonies since they are all eligible to be incarcerated for over six months. Police officers are allowed to arrest and take into custody an individual who is suspected of domestic violence only if the victim shows any sign of physical or internal injury. Weapon seizure can also be up to the officer's discretion if they feel it is necessary. New Jersey follows the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, which does not define a victim of violence by age, physical or psychological condition or sex. The act provides the victim with two options of relief which include civil relief (ability to obtain restraining order) or criminal relief (victim able to file criminal complaint against perpetrator).

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No Wrong Door New Jersey is an organization that provides a number of services and programs to victims of domestic and sexual violence. No Wrong Door is a result of a collaboration between several organizations that continue to battle domestic violence as well as treat those who suffer from mental illness after being victims of violence. This particular organization caters to women and hope to out their integrated system where survivor scan receive appropriate treatment and service. Along with help centers such as No Wrong Door, there is also the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act which makes it much easier for victims to create a restraining order (whether it be temporary or a longer period of time). One of the largest coalitions in New Jersey that work to prevent domestic violence is the New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women (NJCBW). It is one of the organization that help support No Wrong Door and provides a 24-hour hot line for victims.

- No Wrong Door New Jersey:

http://www.njcbw.org/programs_NoWrongDoor.html
(609) 584 - 8107

- New Jersey Coalition For Battered Women

http://www.njcbw.org/

- NJ Domestic Violence Hotline:
800- 572-SAFE (7233)

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- Domestic Violence PSA. "It Rarely Stops"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL3rfk2iFww

- "Enough" Movie Trailer. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0pDKQ_HSGM