New Jersey Resources

In English / En Español

2-1-1 Non-Emergency – Click this link to search the database, or call 211 on your phone to get information and referrals on a variety of services, including: food banks, clothing closets, rental and utility assistance, adult or child day care, transportations services for the disabled, tutoring, adoptions, Meals on Wheels, insurance, interventions for drug and alcohol abuse, rehabilitation, job training, and much more.   This site and phone number will also provide emergency information about local problems such as floods and highway closures.

Deirdre's House - The Center for children in Morris County who have suffered abuse, neglect or witnessed domestic violence. Established in 1994, the Deirdre's House is the only site in Morris County were a child victim under age of 12 can be interviewed and videotaped by law enforcement, medically examined and treated by a pediatric abuse specialist, prepared for trial, and clinically counseled----all under one roof.

Domestic Violence - These links are to relevant sites about domestic violence in NJ, and are courtesy of the NJ Judiciary.

Domestic Violence: A Guide to the Legal Rights of Domestic Violence Victims in New Jersey - The Legal Services of New Jersey organization has put together this excellent handbook for citizens of the state.

Domestic Violence Court Procedures - Find out about restraining orders and related issues here.

Domestic Violence, NJ Law and You - The NJ State Bar has provided this information on domestic violence laws in the state of New Jersey.

NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault - This site includes information in English and in Spanish.

NJ Coalition for Battered Women - The NJ Coaliton for Battered Women's web site contains valuable contact information and tips on such topics as "Avoiding CyberStalkers".

NJ Department of Community Affairs Division on Women - This site contains hotline numbers and the 2003 Domestic Violence Fatality Report.

New Jersey Domestic Violence Crisis And Support Resources - These resources are listed by county.

NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouse - Assists people in finding, forming and learning about self-help support groups at local, national and Internet levels. Has toll-free helpine and publishes an annual Self-Help Group Directory, which can be found at most public libraries.

Rape Crisis/Domestic Violence Centers in NJ - The NJ Victims of Crime Compensation Board provides this list of centers in the different counties.

Women's Crisis Services - Women's Crisis Services (WCS) is a not-for profit agency serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

En Español

Encontrando Seguridad y Apoyo - Este panfleto describe los derechos y las medidas para póngale fin a la violencia doméstica. Incluye el número de teléfono directa estatal de la violencia doméstica. Este sitio está en formato PDF y se requiere un programa especial, Adobe Acrobat Reader, para poder verlo. Usted puede obtener este programa en http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html

Líneas Directas y Gratúitas del Departamento de Niños y Familias - Una guía a las líneas para ayuda de este departamento del gobierno de Nueva Jersey. Algunos están disponibles 24 horas al dia , 7 dias a la semena.