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 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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Center for Hope & Safety Featured on News 12 New Jersey

Center for Hope & Safety’s Executive Director, Julye Myner, PhD, was recently featured in a News 12 New Jersey segment sharing our important message about the increase of domestic abuse amid the COVID-19 outbreak and high unemployment rates. WATCH NOW...

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Announcing New Officers and Members of the Board of Trustees

Center for Hope & Safety is proud to announce a new slate of officers, elected at its February 26, 2020 Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees. Peter Miragliotta Jr. has been elected Center for Hope & Safety’s new Board President. He has a professional background in the...

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