Legislative Advocacy and Systems Change

NJCA seeks to use research, professional expertise, community experiences, and survivor voices to educate policymakers and advocate for responsible changes in laws, policies, funding, training, and institutional practices.

• Domestic violence
• Stalking
• Child and family safety
• Elder abuse
• Disability related abuse and exploitation
• Trauma informed systems
• Workplace abuse and harassment
• Access to legal services
• Accessibility
• Housing stability
• Mental health
• Other issues affecting individuals, families, older adults, and people with disabilities