center for hope and safety

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.

"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.

Pete Miragliotta knows he missed some warnings signs before his daughter's life was cut short.

When victims of domestic violence eventually reach out for help, they need more than just a temporary place to stay.

At first, lockdown orders prompted by the coronavirus pandemic made it more difficult for survivors of domestic violence to make a call for help.