Candlelight vigil held in Paramus to pay tribute to victims of domestic violence An emotional gathering was held in Bergen County Tuesday evening to pay tribute to those who fell victim to domestic violence. The Center for Hope & Safety brings families together once a...

One in four women and 1 in 7 men will experience physical violence from an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not all scars, however, are visible. Of those women and men, the National Network...

Crisis behind closed doors Domestic violence raged in the shadows. Now, housing insecurity compounds problems for survivors. The state lockdown curbed the number of COVID-19 cases, but created a new crisis by unintentionally trapping domestic violence victimswith...

The Spirit of Love Enfolds Them After a Family Tragedy Love suffuses the Miragliotta home in Rutherford—a warm greeting, the scent of morning coffee, the welcoming barks of the family dogs. Near the front door, birds flit to and from the fully stocked birdfeeder....

Domestic Violence Shelter Issues Urgent Plea for Donations Domestic violence is on the rise. During the pandemic, calls to the Bergen County-based Center for Hope & Safety's free 24/7 hotline have increased 46%. During that time, they have answered more than 6,150...

How businesses can step up, help end domestic abuse in their communities  Imagine being forbidden to work, being forbidden to take courses that could help you advance in your career — or having your career sabotaged in any number of ways by your partner. Imagine only...

NJ Domestic Violence Organization Urgent Plea for Donations ROCHELLE PARK — When victims of domestic violence eventually reach out for help, they need more than just a temporary place to stay. Many are in need of services to help them rebuild their lives — career...

Tiempo: Domestic violence in the Latino community NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- In this episode of Tiempo, we're taking a closer look at domestic violence in the Latino community. It is a growing problem that saw significant public awareness following the arrest and federal...

Demand for NJ Domestic Violence Services Has Skyrocketed During Pandemic Initial lockdown orders prompted by the coronavirus pandemic made it more difficult for survivors of domestic violence to make a call for help. But as the Garden State slowly opened up, so did...