Domestic violence in New Jersey is legally defined and addressed under the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), which offers specific protections to victims. Domestic violence can include acts like assault, harassment, stalking, kidnapping, and threats, among other offenses, when committed by someone in a close relationship with the victim, such as a spouse, dating partner, household member, or co-parent. New Jersey law covers physical, emotional, financial, and psychological abuse, recognizing the broad ways domestic violence can impact victims.