NJ Crime Victims’ Law Center backs DeCroce

The New Jersey Crime Victims’ Law Center endorsed Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce (R-Parsippany-Troy Hills) Friday.

“As a member of the General Assembly, BettyLou has used the voice of her authority in Trenton to lead the cause for Victims’ Rights in New Jersey,” said Richard Pompelio, the group’s executive director. “She has given her time, compassion, and passion for personal justice to advance the rights of survivors of homicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and other crimes of violence”

He cited the assemblywoman’s long-standing concern for victims’ rights.

DeCroce is one of a handful of legislative incumbents to face a serious primary challenge. Morris County Republicans passed over the incumbent when awarding their first-ever organizational line in March, instead handing it to former Pompton Lakes councilman Christian Barranco and Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-Morris Plains).

Though DeCroce has lines in Essex and Passaic Counties, Morris County accounts for roughly 78% of the district’s GOP primary vote.

“The statewide crime victims organizations, and advocates for whom I speak, continue to need BettyLou DeCroce as a strong voice in the State Legislature,” Pompelio said. “Tomorrow’s victim cannot lose her. The rights of victims in New Jersey, especially female victims of violence, are too important.”