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TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Fred H. Madden and Jim Beach that would provide unpaid leave for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault received final legislative approval today in the General Assembly.

“Victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault experience lasting physical and psychological wounds that carry into all aspects of their lives, including the workplace,” said Madden, D-Gloucester and Camden. “This legislation is needed so that the crime victims can pursue medical treatment, obtain necessary counseling and appear in court as required – without fear of losing their jobs. Providing victims and their families the time they need to put their lives back together is a matter of simple, common decency.”

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Fred H. Madden and Jim Beach that would provide unpaid leave for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault was approved today by the full Senate.

“The devastating effects of domestic violence and sexual assault linger on long after the physical scars heal, and victims of these crimes should not have to bear the burden alone,” said Madden, D-Gloucester and Camden. “Our current system does not do enough to protect survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault from termination and discrimination in the workplace. It is crucial that we pass this legislation so that victims and their families can get their lives back together and obtain the medical and judicial assistance they need.”