Sheila Bernstein, Community Educator for Center for Hope & Safety, talked to THRIVE podcast host Arielle Gomberg about what domestic violence is and what teens and young adults need to understand and look out for when it comes to dating and relationships. LISTEN...

Center for Hope & Safety's Senior Case Manager, Blanca Carpio, speaks on a Spanish-language news segment for Telemundo 47 that highlights domestic violence during October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please reach out to our 24/7 Hotline at (201) 944-9600...

Earlier this October, 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...

On October 21, 2024, Patch.com included an article on domestic violence as an important community issue in Bergen County, NJ. Our 9th Annual WALK TOGETHER Against Domestic Violence was mentioned as a way to participate in raising awareness in Bergen County and to show...

On Thursday, October 10, 2024, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Center for Hope & Safety will hold a reception for The Art of Survival exhibit at The Art School at Old Church, 561 Piermont Rd., Demarest, NJ.  This exhibit takes place during the month of October for Domestic...

Center for Hope & Safety's Amanda Murray, Domestic Violence Liaison to New Jersey’s Division of Child Protection and Permanency, sat down with Bridging Philly host Racquel Williams to discuss how tracking devices can be used by abusers to maintain control over...

In 1976, Shelter Our Sisters was founded as an emergency shelter in Bergen County for women and their children escaping domestic violence. Since then, the organization has evolved to offer a full continuum of services that support individuals in their journey to...

Child survivors of domestic violence living in Bergen County, NJ are invited to join us weekly on Tuesdays, from 5-6:30 p.m., during the months of July and August. We explore and learn drawing skills, painting, mixed media art techniques, clay art, paper sculpture,...

Center for Hope & Safety's The Art of Survival is celebrating ten years! The program gives Bergen County survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault the opportunity to express the trauma of abuse through visual art. Not only do survivors learn artistic...

Center for Hope & Safety Senior Case Manager, Blanca, is a survivor of domestic violence herself. Hear her moving story of how Sgt. Maria Perez of the Leonia Police Department listened and helped her when she needed it most. They both sat down with News 12 NJ news...