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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NEWS & EVENTS

Center for Hope & Safety Featured on Patch.com

Recent Bergen County Murders Highlight 'Shadow Pandemic' BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Two recent Bergen County murders are highlighting a problem that public health experts and domestic violence advocates have spoken about since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic: domestic...

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Center for Hope & Safety Featured on Northjersey.com/ The Record

Dozens join walk against domestic violence after deadly pair of attacks in Bergen County PARAMUS — Pete and Jackie Miragliotta, clad in purple, talked about the day, five years ago, when their daughter was killed by her husband on the front lawn of the couple's Carlstadt...

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