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Guide to Services for Victims of Domestic Violence

 

Domestic Violence Emergency Resources

Comprehensive list of programs, organized by county, that provide emergency services, including shelter and counseling for victims of domestic and sexual violence and their families

Sexual Violence/Rape Care Programs, listed by county

Victims of Crime Compensation Office

The Victims of Crime Compensation Board helps with costs related to injuries received in a violent crime. In domestic violence cases, this also includes loss of income/support from the offender and emergency relocation costs.

New Jersey Address Confidentiality Program (from the New Jersey Department of Children and Families)

The Address Confidentiality Program assists victims of domestic violence who have relocated and want to keep their addresses private so the batterer will not know where to find them. Program offers a substitute address service as well as a protected record service. For more information, call 1-877-218-9133.

Wallet Card

You may want to cut out this list and put it in your wallet so that you always have these important telephone numbers handy.


Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-572-SAFE (1-800-572-7233)

New Jersey Division on Women
609-888-7164

New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence
609-584-8107

NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault
24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-601-7200

For local police, dial 911
 
 
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