Join Us for a Free Virtual Conversation with the Author! Wednesday, January 14, 2026 6:30 p.m. via Zoom You must RSVP by January 12 to receive the meeting link. RSVP ONLINE Sarah Dessen’s Dreamland is a powerful young adult novel that shines a light on the realities...

Our 10th Annual WALK TOGETHER Against Domestic Violence was featured in The Bergen Record. Special thanks to Sheila Bernstein and Pete Miragliotta for sharing their stories and for being long-time supporters and advocates for domestic violence survivors. >> READ THE...

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we held our annual The Art of Survival reception at The Art School at Old Church in Demarest, NJ. The exhibit showcases the moving artistic expressions of Bergen County survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who...

Julye Myner sits down with New Jersey Now host Mark Bonamo to discuss domestic violence in Bergen County, New Jersey. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Julye shares the scope of domestic violence in our communities and the services and support survivors...

Center for Hope & Safety is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2025 Empowerment Grant from The Provident Bank Foundation (PBF). This prestigious grant will support our Safe House, an emergency shelter for Bergen County domestic violence victims, and...

CEO Julye Myner, Ph.D., was a contributor to the DomesticShelters.org article, "Why Threats in a Relationship Should Be Taken Seriously," written by journalist and domestic violence advocate Stephanie Thurrott. Julye gives her insight on the psychology behind why...

We’re excited to share that Center for Hope & Safety has been selected to participate in the Target Circle Community Giving Program™, a program that allows shoppers to vote for local nonprofits and play a part in directing Target’s charitable donations. If you're...

Center for Hope & Safety Board Member Pete Miragliotta, along with his wife Jackie, shared their story in the Bergen Record of losing their daughter Michele to domestic violence in 2016. Pete and Jackie talk about the impact it has on their lives, from processing...

Julye Myner, Center for Hope & Safety's Chief Executive Officer, is on ROI-NJ's Women in Business 2025 list as a female influencer in New Jersey. The list includes women who are visionaries and game changers, and we are happy to celebrate Julye as part of this...