Support for Victims of Abuse
If you are in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1.
Abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, or a combination of any or all of these. Abuse can also be neglect, which is when a caregiver does not take care of the basic needs of the individual who is dependent on them.
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of people through force, fraud, or deception to exploit them for profit. The NJ Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24/7 by calling 855-363-6548.
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. Find local programs supporting victims of domestic. Call 800-572-7233 (TTY: 609-528-7216) for the NJ Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline.
Child Abuse and Neglect
Child abuse is the physical, sexual, or emotional harm or risk of harm to a child under the age of 18 caused by a parent or other person who acts as a caregiver for the child. Neglect occurs when a parent or caregiver fails to provide proper supervision for a child or adequate food, clothing, shelter, education, or medical care although financially able or assisted to do so. If there is a reasonable cause to believe that a child is being abused, report it to the State Central Registry by calling 877-652-2873 (TTY: 800-835-5510). Learn how and when to report child abuse.
Bullying Prevention
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place online. Find out more about bullying and resources for prevention and response at Stopbullying.gov.
People aged 10 to 24 can call the 2ND Floor Youth Helpline for support by calling or texting 888-222-2228.