Rebuilding Lives Beyond Domestic Violence

Children Are the Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence and Abuse Can Happen to Anyone

Domestic Abuse Is Not Gender Specific

24/7 SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE

If you live in Bergen County, NJ and feel unsafe in your home, we are here for you. Safety and support is only a phone call away.
Call our hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

201-944-9600

If you are unable to speak safely on the phone, the National Domestic Violence Hotline will connect you to us:

Text “LOVEIS” to 22522

WHO WE ARE

Center for Hope & Safety (formerly Shelter Our Sisters) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, founded in 1976. We strongly believe that every person has the right to be safe, empowered, and free from violence and fear. Our mission is to help domestic violence victims in Bergen County, New Jersey, heal and grow through a wide range of services.  We give adult and child victims hope and safety, and the tools they need to rebuild their lives beyond domestic violence.

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NEWS & EVENTS

Highlights from Art of Survival 2025 Reception

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we held our annual The Art of Survival reception at The Art School at Old Church in Demarest, NJ. The exhibit showcases the moving artistic expressions of Bergen County survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who...

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CEO Julye Myner Interviewed on My9 NJ

Julye Myner sits down with New Jersey Now host Mark Bonamo to discuss domestic violence in Bergen County, New Jersey. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Julye shares the scope of domestic violence in our communities and the services and support survivors need...

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Support Us When You Shop at Target

We’re excited to share that Center for Hope & Safety has been selected to participate in the Target Circle Community Giving Program™, a program that allows shoppers to vote for local nonprofits and play a part in directing Target’s charitable donations. If you're a...

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Pete & Jackie Miragliotta’s Story Featured in Bergen Record

Center for Hope & Safety Board Member Pete Miragliotta, along with his wife Jackie, shared their story in the Bergen Record of losing their daughter Michele to domestic violence in 2016. Pete and Jackie talk about the impact it has on their lives, from processing and...

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