Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services - Social Services

 

 

County of Essex 

 

Essex County Family Justice Center 

https://www.essexcountyfjc.org/

60 Nelson Place, 2nd floor

Newark, NJ 07102

973-230-7229

The mission of Essex County Family Justice Center is to enhance the safety and autonomy of domestic violence victims and their children by providing accessible and coordinated service in one location.

 

 

Essex County Prosecutor's Office - Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy 

http://www.njecpo.org/vw/index.php

Third Floor of the Veterans Courthouse
50 West Market Street

Newark, NJ 07102

973-621-4687

The Essex County Prosecutor's Victim-Witness Advocacy Office recognizes that becoming a crime victim is a devastating experience. It is very important that you, as the victim or witness of a crime, have access to essential services to help you return to your everyday activities. The Office guides victims and witnesses to resources ranging from food, clothing, shelter, and daycare for pre-school children, to professional assistance in dealing with the psychological trauma of crime.

 

Family Connections

http://www.familyconnectionsnj.org/

7 Glenwood Avenue

East Orange, NJ 07017

973-675-3817

DREAMS of Essex is a therapeutic creative arts program for children exposed to domestic violence and their non-offending parents, including art, drama and play therapy, family counseling, parent empowerment, case management, transportation and on-site childcare, all designed to build strong, safe families.

 

Partners for Women and Justice 

http://pfwj.org/

650 Bloomfield Avenue, #209

Bloomfield, NJ 07003

973-233-0111

Partners for Women and Justice empowers low-income survivors of domestic violence to build safe and secure futures for themselves and their children by providing equal access to justice. Quality legal assistance in domestic violence and family law matters are offered. The programs of free legal assistance focus on family court proceedings involving restraining orders, child and spousal support, visitation and custody. 

 

SAVE of Essex County (Sexual Assault and Violence Education)

https://www.familyserviceleague.org/save-of-essex

60 South Fullerton Avenue, Suite 109

Montclair, NJ 07042

877-733-CARE (2273)

The state designated sexual violence program for Essex County. The Center has two goals: to provide direct services to survivors of sexual violence and their families and to work to prevent sexual violence through education and advocacy.

 

The Safe House - Domestic Violence Shelter

https://www.rwjbh.org/clara-maass-medical-center/treatment-care/domestic-violence/

24/7 Hotline: 973-759-2154

A safe shelter for battered women and their children. The Safe House provides safe, temporary housing for women and children. Additional services provided include emergency medical treatment, emotional support, short-term counseling to those in crisis and assistance with welfare, child care, vocational and educational referrals, legal advocacy, housing advocacy, help in police and court proceedings, and nutritional meals. 

 

 

Statewide (New Jersey)

 

New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence (NJCEDV)

https://www.njcedv.org/

800-572-7233

Statewide association that provides leadership, support and resources on the prevention of domestic violence in New Jersey through advocacy, education and training, technical assistance and community awareness. 

 

New Jersey Office of Domestic Violence Services (ODVS)

http://www.state.nj.us/dcf/women/domestic/

609-888-7164

Toll Free: 1-800-572-SAFE (7233)

The Office of Domestic Violence Services (ODVS) funds domestic violence programs (at-least one funded program in each county). Core services include 24-hour hotline, 24-hour access to a confidential safe house, counseling, support services, and advocacy for victims and their children, legal, financial, and housing advocacy, community education and networking. 

 

NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA)

https://njcasa.org/

3150 Brunswick Pike, Suite 160

Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

609-631-4450

Toll-Free: 800-601-7200

NJCASA is a coalition that joins people together in action for the common cause of ending sexual violence and supporting all of those whose lives have been affected by it. NJCASA's mission is to promote the compassionate and just treatment of survivors and their loved ones; foster collaborative relationships between community systems; and affect attitudinal and behavioral changes in society as we work toward the elimination of sexual violence against all people.  

 

Project S.A.R.A.H.

 

https://jfsclifton.org/portfolio/domestic-violence-sexual-abuse/

973-777-7638 ext.154

Project S.A.R.A.H. (Stop Abusive Relationships At Home) is a program that works to overcome cultural, legal and religious barriers confronting victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. We proudly serve the statewide New Jersey Orthodox Jewish community, no one is turned away due to race, gender or financial difficulties. Our highly trained staff provides therapeutic interventions that enables victims to process the often-unspeakable traumas and connect them with a broad array of services.

 

National (United States) 

 

Darkness to Light 

https://www.d2l.org/

866-367-5444

Our work is guided by the vision of a world free from child sexual abuse, where children can grow up happy, healthy and safe. We know that prevention is possible, and we believe that it is an adult responsibility to protect children.

 

Love is Respect's National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline

http://www.loveisrespect.org/

http://espanol.loveisrespect.org/ (Site in Spanish)

1-866-331-9474

TEXT: LOVEIS TO 22522 

1-866-331-8453 TTY

Loveisrespect is the ultimate resource to empower youth to prevent and end dating abuse. Free and confidential phone, live chat and texting services are available 24/7/365.

 

National Domestic Violence Hotline

http://www.thehotline.org/

800-799-SAFE (7233)

Free, confidential, 24/7 hotline providing lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. 

 

National Runaway Safeline

http://www.1800runaway.org/

1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)

Text: 66008

The National Runaway Safeline provides non-judgmental, listening-based crisis services to runaway, at-risk, and/or homeless youth, and their families. Participants can connect with staff members either through the hotline or online via chat support or the forum. 

 

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)

http://www.rainn.org

1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization operating the DoD Safeline and providing programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. 

 

Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC)

https://www.stalkingawareness.org/

The Stalking Resource Center enhances the ability of professionals, organizations, and systems to effectively respond to the crime of stalking. 

 

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