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Assists defense teams in cases involving battered women by providing technical assistance on civil and criminal law matters, including identifying defense strategies, offering relevant case law and litigation materials, locating expert witnesses, identifying support networks for victim defendants, and suggesting additional sources of information and assistance. Additionally, offers information on promising practices for responding to domestic violence, accessible through a toll-free telephone line. Does not offer direct representation.

Provides jail diversion as an alternative to incarceration, discharge planning, linkage, and referral to community resources for offenders with mental illness who re-enter the community following their release from the Essex or Morris County Correctional System. Also educates law enforcement officers on mental health issues at local municipal levels.

Provides jail diversion as an alternative to incarceration, discharge planning, linkage, and referral to community resources for offenders with mental illness who re-enter the community following their release from the Essex or Morris County Correctional System. Also educates law enforcement officers on mental health issues at local municipal levels.