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TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Barbara Buono which clarifies the type of conduct which constitutes stalking under New Jersey’s statutes, to provide better protection for victims of stalking, was signed into law by Governor Corzine over the weekend.

“The victims of stalking often suffer long after their stalker has been apprehended, living in a state of fear, anxiety and emotional distress as a result of their being targeted,” said Senator Buono, D-Middlesex. “This new law provides for enhanced protections for those victims, while updating the provisions of the law that apply to stalking in the digital age to better reflect the realities of the crime. While we can’t give the victims back the lost sense of security stolen from them, we can make sure that they are protected from further victimization, and that stalkers face penalties which match the severity of the crime.”

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Barbara Buono which would clarify the type of conduct which constitutes stalking under New Jersey’s statutes, to provide better protection for victims of stalking, was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 37-0.

“To many, stalking represents the ultimate victimization of those who are affected, because it leaves victims with a constant and pervasive fear of attack from their victimizers,” said Senator Buono, D-Middlesex. “This bill identifies the shortcomings in our current stalking law in New Jersey, and provides for enhanced protections for those who find themselves the targets of stalkers. We need to pass this bill quickly, and give the victims of stalking a greater measure of protection from those who would do them harm.”