The latest edition of New Jersey Lawyer is dedicated to the legal perspectives around domestic violence cases in New Jersey and protections against abuse under the state’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act.
The December magazine, published by the New Jersey State Bar Association, features nine articles that cover the impact of artificial intelligence and other modern technologies on domestic violence, tensions between religion and the jurisdiction of secular courts in domestic abuse cases, how to balance protecting victims with the rights of defendants and other timely issues. NJSBA Past President Jeralyn L. Lawrence also tells the story of how her struggles with an abusive relationship inspired her mission to provide mental health and wellness resources to NJSBA members through the Member Assistance Program.
“The breadth and depth of the articles contained in this edition are as varied as the stories and the history of the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. We offer practical “nuts and bolts” perspectives, articles about the impacts of artificial intelligence and technology, and prosecutorial and criminal law views of the topic. In all, we believe that while this complement of articles may never tell every story and every perspective, it is the gateway to bridging the gap to begin the journey,” said Rita M. Aquilo, Albertina Webb and Matheu D. Nunn, who served as special editors to the December issue.
The magazine provides practice tips on the state Supreme Court’s efforts to improve attorney well-being, how to prepare for and manage cyberattacks against your law practice, racial justice and racial equity lawyering and how to give effective feedback on writing. NJSBA President William H. Mergner Jr. also offers a column on the Association’s recent amicus success in the state and federal courts.
Here is the full list of articles from the edition:
· Awareness, Hope and Strength in the Face of Domestic Violence – By Jeralyn L. Lawrence
· Home Horrors: When Technology Becomes a Nightmare – By Melissa E. Cohen, Christine C. Fitzgerald and Jenna N. Shapiro
· How AI and Deepfakes Can Impact Domestic Violence Cases – By Stacey A. Cozewith
· Coercive Control: Recognizing the Invisible Chains that Constitute Domestic Abuse – By Alissa D. Hascup
· Legal Implications in Religious Contexts: Navigating Gets – By Matheu D. Nunn, Eliana Baer, and LaDonna Cousins
· Balancing Justice: Ethical Examination of Unwilling Victim Prosecution –By Chad Pace
· Effective Examinations of the Parties in Domestic Violence Cases – By Daniel Burton
· Finding Fairness in the TRO Process: The Delicate Balancing Act of Protecting Victims While Recognizing the Rights of Defendants – By Thomas J. DeCataldo
· A Lawyer’s Personal Behavior in Person and on the Internet is Not Immune From Discipline – By Bonnie C. Frost
The full issue of New Jersey Lawyer is available on njsba.com.