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 Patch.com

Domestic Violence Cases Ramp Up Around New Year's: Here's Why NEW JERSEY — The recent high-profile domestic violence killing of Gabby Petito of Long Island — who had publicly chronicled her "van life" with boyfriend (and suspect) Brian Laundrie — spurred difficult...

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Center for Hope & Safety featured on NJ 101.5

NJ Man Lost a Daughter to Domestic Abuse, Now Educating Others to Save Lives Pete Miragliotta knows he missed some warnings signs before his daughter's life was cut short. But he also knows that most people would miss the same signs. That's why he's devoting much of his...

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