New Brunswick, NJ Domestic Violence Programs
- Listed: February 28, 2019 7:24 am
- Expires: 997368 days, 21 hours
Description
Domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender can be a victim – or perpetrator – of domestic violence. It can happen to people who are married, living together or who are dating. It affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.
Domestic violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish or force them to behave in ways they do not want. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse and economic deprivation. Many of these different forms of domestic violence/abuse can be occurring at any one time within the same intimate relationship.
You may call National Domestic Violence Hotline @ 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) to get resources for legal help. You can also visit WomensLaw.org and search state by state for information on laws including restraining orders and child custody information.
Following listings will help you to select domestic violence programs based on location, service and language needs. Find 24-hour hotlines in your area, service listings, housing services, emergency services, legal and financial services, and support groups for women, children and families, and more.
There are currently 2 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in New Brunswick, NJ with 2 offering a hotline and 2 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 67 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Hillsborough, Plainfield, and Avenel.
Manavi in New Brunswick, NJ
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 732-435-1414 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free – 732-435-1414
- Business – 732-435-1414
- Languages Spoken – English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 732-435-1411
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Statewide
About Manavi
- Website – www.manavi.org
- Established – 1985-01-01
- Beds – 8
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Women Aware in New Brunswick, NJ
Energency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 732-249-4504 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free-
- Business – 732-249-4900
- Languages Spoken – English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Sign language, Tagalog, Vietnamese
- TTY/TTD – 732-249-0600
- Fax – 732-249-4901
- Hours of operation
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday CLOSED Sunday CLOSED
Services
Populations Served
-
Counties Served
Middlesex County
About Women Aware
- Website – www.womenaware.net
- Established – 1981-01-01
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
Description
Women Aware envisions a society where individuals can live free from violence and injustice. Our mission is to promote the safety and self-sufficiency of individuals and families affected by domestic violence in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
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