May 21, 2021 | Blog, News
Demand for NJ Domestic Violence Services Has Skyrocketed During Pandemic Initial lockdown orders prompted by the coronavirus pandemic made it more difficult for survivors of domestic violence to make a call for help. But as the Garden State slowly opened up, so did...
May 1, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
On December 20, 2018, the Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act became part of United States law. The PAWS Act helps agencies that provide “shelter and housing assistance and support services for domestic violence victims with pets” by distributing grants from the...
Jun 21, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
“The telling and hearing of stories is a bonding ritual that breaks through the illusions of separateness and activates a deep sense of our collective interdependence.” -Annette Simmons The notion that Domestic Violence is “not our...
Mar 7, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
After nearly 40 years as Shelter Our Sisters, we are now the Center for Hope & Safety. Why, you may ask? Good question! There are several important reasons: Providing emergency shelter—a Safe House–is still at the very core of what we do, and have done,...
Jun 24, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
I’m pretty sure that is not the outcome we wanted while we were all judging: “Why doesn’t she just leave? “ “What’s wrong with her?” “I would never put up with someone who hit me.” Or some equally dangerous and ignorant assessment. Here’s the thing. Abuse doesn’t stop...
Apr 27, 2014 | Blog, Uncategorized
There are no shortages of articles and internet resources about financial abuse money.usnews.com/money/blogs/my-money/2011/04/26/how-to-stop-domestic-financial-abuse is one really good example. For those of us pressed for time, and who isn’t, let’s see if we...
