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201 Magazine Feature on Executive Director Julye Myner
Clinical psychologist and Center for Hope and Safety's Executive Director Julye Myner was featured in the May 2023 issue of 201 Magazine. She talks about the impact and role of Center for Hope & Safety in supporting domestic violence victims in Bergen County, as...
Center for Hope & Safety stands with all survivors of violence at annual Clothesline Project in Hackensack, NJ
On April 25, 2023, during National Crime Victim Rights Week, Center for Hope & Safety participated in the 29th Annual Clothesline Project, organized and hosted by YWCA Northern New Jersey healingSPACE. Bergen County survivors who have experienced any type of...
Major increase in domestic violence calls to Bergen County center – NJ Spotlight News
Center for Hope & Safety was featured in a NJ Spotlight News segment on April 17, 2023. Watch Executive Director Julye Myner discuss what the rise in our 2022 numbers means in regards to domestic violence cases in Bergen County, NJ....
Art of Survival and Creative Connections art therapy sessions start next week!
Our adult and children art therapy programs for victims and survivors of domestic violence who reside in Bergen County, NJ are starting on March 7 and March 8. These are in person. See below for more details and contact Marta for more information and to sign up.
How Domestic Violence Victims Can Get Help and What You Can Say and Do to Help a Victim – ROI-NJ.COM
If you are in an abusive relationship, or know someone who is and don't know how to help, please read this interview Executive Director Julye Myner recently did with ROI-NJ. It includes specific tips on: What domestic violence victims should prepare for How to get...
Center for Hope & Safety Awarded $20,000 Grant from Greater Bergen Realtors CARE Foundation
In December 2022, Greater Bergen Realtors CARE Foundation awarded Center for Hope & Safety a grant of $20,000 for our Transitional Housing Program. This will go towards making our clients feel more at home after moving in so that they can focus on gaining...
Anticipated spike in domestic violence calls for January – New Jersey 101.5
January marks a new year and a new start. It is a time for reflection, when life-changing decisions can happen. For victims of domestic violence, that can include taking the steps to leave an abusive relationship. After managing to get through the holidays, when...
Surge of domestic violence reports expected during holidays – NJ Spotlight News
In this interview with NJ Spotlight News Anchor Briana Vannozzi from December 29, 2022, Executive Director Julye Myner explains what warning signs to pay attention to when you suspect someone may be a victim of domestic abuse.
“More domestic violence victims finding refuge as hotline calls rise” – The Star Ledger
Providing emergency shelter and housing assistance for domestic violence victims is becoming more of a challenge throughout the entire state of New Jersey as hotline calls have surged across the board for many statewide organizations. A news article published on...
Center for Hope & Safety Receives JLBC Award
Center for Hope & Safety is so honored to be presented the Community Partner Award by the Junior League of Bergen County (JLBC) during their 35th Annual Festival of Trees gala on November 10, 2022. Executive Director Julye Myner was in attendance to accept the...