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

Center for Hope & Safety Featured on ABC7NY

Calls for help increase at domestic violence center in New Jersey during COVID ROCHELLE PARK, New Jersey (WABC) -- Domestic violence incidents have increased during COVID and during the first month of the pandemic, the call lines went silent at a help center in Bergen...

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Center for Hope & Safety featured on NJ101.5

Teen dating violence — experts urge you to recognize the signs If your child were experiencing abuse from their dating partner, do you think you'd have the eyes and ears to pick up on it? Victim advocates in New Jersey claim most people would be surprised to learn that...

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Center for Hope & Safety Featured on NJ 101.5

NJ Expert: How to Spot Domestic Abuse During the Holidays Even a small holiday gathering in the face of a pandemic can serve as a big enough window for folks to recognize signs of domestic violence among family and friends who may have been suffering silently for months....

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Center for Hope & Safety Featured on northjersey.com

His daughter was murdered by her husband. Now, this NJ dad works to aid abuse victims Pete and Jackie Miragliotta never expected they would have to raise their grandchildren. Nor did they envision becoming experts on the signs of domestic abuse. They were forced to do both...

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