This bill establishes new standards for court-ordered counseling programs for domestic violence offenders in New Jersey. It mandates that any counseling program, as ordered by the court, must facilitate offender accountability and include specific components such as risk assessments that identify domestic violence dynamics, educational information on power and control tactics, a protocol for documenting attendance, and regular compliance reviews by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.

The bill aims to enhance the effectiveness of domestic violence counseling by ensuring that programs are structured to address the complexities of domestic violence and hold offenders accountable for their actions. This legislative measure aligns with the recommendations from the June 2023 report of the Reconvened Joint Committee on Criminal Justice, emphasizing the need for comprehensive support and monitoring of offenders in counseling programs.