Congratulations! Today New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed into law the first bill Unchained wrote.
The law is written broadly enough to help all crime victims, but it is intended in particular to help domestic violence survivors obtain a final restraining order against their abuser — because many Unchained clients are domestic violence survivors. Details about the bill are here.
If you were one of the more than 1,000 people who helped get the law passed — by signing the online petition, contacting legislators or the governor, testifying about the legislation or offering input or encouragement — you have Unchained’s permission to pat yourself on the back and grin. Thank you.