For Special Victims - Children
Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCPP)http://www.state.nj.us/dcf/about/divisions/dcpp/DCPP is responsible for investigating
allegations of child abuse and neglect and, if necessary, arranging for the
child's protection and the family's treatment. Its mission is to ensure the
safety, permanency and well-being of children and to support families.DCPP Referrals:
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-877-NJABUSE
(1-877-652-2873)
Central Middlesex DCPP: 1-888-895-2404 or
732-287-1840
Coastal Middlesex DCPP: 1-800-531-1261 or
732-376-4700
West Middlesex DCPP: 1-800-531-1258
or 732-980-9312
Dorothy B. Hersh Regional Child Protection Center (CPC)732-448-1000
http://www.saintpetershcs.com/Locations/Dorothy-B-Hersh-Child-Protection-CenterThe center provides crisis intervention, child
abuse assessments and referrals to community resources. A multidisciplinary
team of health care professionals (doctors, nurses, psychologists, clinical
social workers) trained to recognize and help victims works with children and
their families offering treatment for physical and emotional injuries.Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care - Child
Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS)
671 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
732-235-5705
https://ubhc.rutgers.edu/
The CCIS is a walk-in service for 4-17-year olds who have been victimized by
abuse or neglect. The services range from assessing the emotional difficulties
to using therapeutic techniques to aid in recovery. Information can be kept
confidential, but if it reveals harm either to the child or others, the mental
health clinician is obligated to inform the parents.
For Victims of Sexual Assault
Sexual Assualt Response Team
732-745-3271
Middlesex County Center for Empowerment
29 Oakwood Ave.
Edison, NJ 08837
24-hour Hotline: 1-877-665-7273
New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Statewide Hotline: 1-800-601-7200 http://www.njcasa.org/A statewide advocacy and capacity building
organization that elevates the voice of sexual violence survivors and service
providers by advocating for survivor-centered legislation, training allied
professionals, and supporting statewide prevention strategies that work to
address and defy the socio-cultural norms that permit and promote rape culture.
New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking201-903-2111
http://www.njhumantrafficking.org/A diverse group of agencies including
nonprofits, faith-based organizations, government, law enforcement, and direct
service providers based in New Jersey that are working to serve as the hub of
community efforts statewide to increase coordination and visibility of NJ’s
commitment to end human trafficking. National Human Trafficking Resource Center
24-hour Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
Text: BeFree to 233733
New Jersey State Police Sexual Violence Information
For Victims of Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence HotlineNew Jersey Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-572 SAFE (7233)
Manavi24-hour Hotline: 732-435-1414http://www.manavi.org/An organization that provides a unique blend of
culturally specific support services and intervention methods to address the
unmet needs of South Asian women who are victims of violence. Manavi offers
group and individual counseling, interpretation, accompaniments and
transportation.
Women Aware, Inc.250 Livingston Ave.New Brunswick, NJ 0890124-Hour Hotline: 732-249-4504732-249-4900
An organization that addresses the needs of
women and children living in violent homes by making available free and
confidential services which range from emergency crisis intervention to
long-term efforts toward independent living. If necessary, it also plans
safe-housing shelters and assist the women in obtaining temporary restraining
orders.