NJ domestic violence organization makes urgent plea for donations
When victims of domestic violence eventually reach out for help, they need more than just a temporary place to stay.
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Demand for NJ domestic-violence services has skyrocketed during pandemic
At first, lockdown orders prompted by the coronavirus pandemic made it more difficult for survivors of domestic violence to make a call for help.
1 year since Stephanie Parze went missing — 2 events planned
Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 2020 also marks one year since a young Freehold Township woman was last seen by her family, and was presumably killed by her ex-boyfriend.
Domestic abuse calls down in pandemic, but case intensity spiking
The New Jersey State Police recently reported that domestic violence calls were down 16% since shutdowns began.
Single-mom families get new wheels from 'Recycled Rides' program
The program identifies families that have fallen on hard times and are in need of better transportation, then secures the necessary resources to provide them with refurbished cars free of charge.
It’s NOT the most wonderful time of the year for many NJ families
The holidays can kick in high stress and strain relationships, experts say.
NJ man dead after shooting girlfriend, son on Thanksgiving
Hours before the shooting, Robert Long had briefly been in police custody.
NJ closer to outlawing child marriages (yes, it happens more than you think)
Advocates and sponsors of the proposed law saw underage marriages are usually forced and sometimes lead to harmful abuse.
Man charged with stabbing woman at Jersey Shore adult community
The man was charged with attempted murder but police have not identified the suspect or his victim.
Mets pitcher in domestic violence ad faces NJ charge of … domestic violence
Jeurys Familia was arrested early Monday.