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Domestic violence in New Jersey can lead to severe consequences, including criminal charges, restraining orders, and damage to reputation. Definitions include physical, emotional, or sexual abuse by a family member, intimate partner, or household member. Consequences include assault, harassment, contempt charges, restraining orders, financial penalties, public record damage, and potential job loss or professional repercussions. Defense strategies include false aversions, self-defense, lack of evidence, and alternative dispute resolution.