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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Shelter Our Sisters founded in 1976
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Celebrating 10 Years Known as Center for Hope & Safety

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NEWS & EVENTS

Art of Survival 2024 Reception

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...

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Bridging Philly Interview on Trackers and Domestic Violence

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 their...

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Celebrating 10 Years as Center for Hope & Safety

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...

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