Center for Hope & Safety Featured on Patch

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...

Center for Hope & Safety Featured on ROI-NJ

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...

Center for Hope & Safety Featured on NJ 101.5

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...

Center for Hope & Safety Featured on ABC7NY Tiempo

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...

Center for Hope & Safety Featured on NJ 101.5

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...

A New Source of Help for DV Victims—and Their Pets

On December 20, 2018, the Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act became part of United States law. The PAWS Act helps agencies that provide “shelter and housing assistance and support services for domestic violence victims with pets” by distributing grants from the...