If more parents understood how violence in the home could impact a child for life, perhaps a greater number would seek a way out of their abusive relationships.
Joel Cinco was arrested multiple times for domestic violence offenses, in the years leading up to Janet Cinco's stabbing death at her Bergen County home.
"The numbers are still high, we're still getting a lot of calls," said Mira Moreno, director of programs at Center for Hope and Safety in Rochelle Park.
Alicia Arnone was stabbed to death at her Leonia residence. Her ex, Andre Daniels, was charged with murder after a history of domestic violence reports, including a final restraining order, authorities said. A new suspect was later arrested and Daniels released.
The "Safe Serenity Room" features comfortable furniture plus a child-friendly area, so that young family members don't have to feel like collateral damage as these court appearances play out.
New Jersey is the fifth state in the nation to establish a database of gun retailers it has identified as willing to offer free, temporary, and legal storage of firearms that residents wish to keep outside their homes, for any number of reasons.