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Domestic Violence Support

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Domestic Violence is a growing problem each year in the United States.

Domestic Violence Statistics for 2024 are as follows:

  • 32 people experience intimate partner violence every minute. (in NJ or State?)
  • More then 16 million people suffer from intimate partner abuse each year in the United States.

Domestic Violence is a pattern of controlling behavior used to maintain power in a relationship by one partner over the other. Abusive behaviors to control include physical, sexual, psychological, emotional and economic abuse.

If you are a victim or know someone that is, you are not alone, there is help available for all.

The Rachel Coalition is a support group for victims and survivors of Domestic Violence. They train volunteers to be on a Domestic Violence Emergency Response Team (DVERT)

The Department of Public Affairs and Health have a Certified DVERT staff member available to speak privately and confidentially to anyone that needs resource information. Please do not hesitate to reach out for assistance or information.

Resources include:

  • Rachel Coalition emergency 24-hour hotline   973-740-1233
  • Essex County Safe House Emergency Shelter24-Hour Hotline  973-759-2154
  • Family Violence Program/ Babyland  Emergency Shelter 24-Hour Hotline 862-438-8045 Hearing Impaired – 862-438-8999
  • The Rachel Coalition also has Court Advocates available at 212 Washington St. (Family Court)

If you are a victim, survivor or a friend or family member that has someone you feel may need these resources please feel free to stop in.

PLEASE REMEMBER IF YOU FEEL YOUR LIFE OR ANYONE ELSES LIFE IS IN DANGER PLEASE CALL 911 FOR YOUR LOCAL POLICE DEPT. TO RESPOND.  YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT.