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

“The Art of Survival” celebrates 10th Year Anniversary

Center for Hope & Safety's The Art of Survival is celebrating ten years! The program gives Bergen County survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault the opportunity to express the trauma of abuse through visual art. Not only do survivors learn artistic skills,...

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Center for Hope & Safety on Telemundo 47

Telemundo 47 aired a Spanish-language news segment, “Rompe el silencio: Testimonios de Sobrevivientes de Violencia Doméstica”, featuring Center for Hope & Safety and one of the clients we helped. Please reach out to our 24/7 Hotline at (201) 944-9600 if you or someone...

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