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Chat or text with an advocate by going to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, click on “Chat Now”; or text LOVEIS to 22522.
JBWS is a private, confidential service welcoming ALL survivors of dating, domestic, or partner abuse (and their family members) regardless of severity of the abuse, marital status, income, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or ethnicity.
Our 24-Hour Helpline, Emergency Safe House Shelter, and Transitional Living Program assist survivors on their path to safety.
Best practice guidelines are in place to keep our residents safe during Covid-19.
Please call our 24-Hour Helpline to talk with a counselor about all of your options.
Our Center for Healthy Relationships offers specialized counseling programs designed to support adults, adolescents and children impacted by partner abuse.
Our Morris Family Justice Center, led by JBWS, provides support and legal resources through a coordinated collaboration of partner agencies.
Our Jersey Center for Non-Violence counseling services help people examine their use of control, force and/or abuse within intimate relationships and learn alternatives.
Survivors come to us with many experiences of power and control, whether in the form of interpersonal violence or racism or the many other forms of oppression, and they cannot be separated one from the other. We are here to support you across the breadth of your experiences. Read our full statement.
Our professional training programs, community education presentations, and youth and school programs have been adapted successfully to online platforms during Covid-19. Become part of the solution. Invite us to speak to your group today. Learn more.
Our mission is the prevention of domestic violence. JBWS recognizes that all forms of violence and oppression are connected and stands with our Black community and Communities of Color as we work toward building a society that is just, equitable and safe for all.
Learn more about the impact of Domestic Violence in Communities of Color.
2023 was marked by a pervasive crisis that greatly impacted JBWS and other domestic violence agencies across New Jersey. Because of JBWS’ extensive options for housing services, we were able to abate the effects of the shelter crisis on our clients. In addition to an Emergency Safe House Shelter, known as Arbour House, JBWS has a Community Housing Assistance Program, a Rapid Rehousing Program, and a transitional living program.
JBWS has been aware of the growing need to expand our residential services since the 1990s. In fact, 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of breaking ground on the Carol G. Simon House: A Transitional Living Resource facility that houses our transitional living program. It is in our residential facilities that survivors are given the time and space to develop vital skills to rebuild their lives. We support survivors in all aspects of their life offering them the chance to build their financial wellness, improve their literacy, reduce food insecurity, and ease barriers to independence.
As this Annual Report demonstrates, 2023 was a year of rising to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
Some of our brave survivors of abuse share their stories of perseverance, hope, and how they found their strength with help from JBWS.
If you or someone you know needs help, call our 24/7 confidential helpline: 1-877-R-U-ABUSED.
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Ted discovered JBWS during one of his walks. On a morning stroll, Ted came across an intersection where he struck up a conversation with a sleepy looking crossing guard….
“Machismo refers to an overly exaggerated way of being a man and of viewing masculinity in Hispanic or Latinx cultures,” says a group facilitator for Spanish speaking clients at JBWS’…
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The Morris County Chamber of Commerce announced that Diane Williams, President and CEO of JBWS, received their Exemplary Leader award for an organization with revenue over $1 million during the…
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Earlier this month, Sarah Brady released a series of alleged text messages between herself and former boyfriend, Jonah Hill. Due to Hill’s celebrity status, these alleged texts have sparked a…
“I don’t want him hanging out with those friends because all they do is drink.” “Her family is terrible to her, so I don’t want her to have contact with…
I didn’t know a woman could be abusive. I grew up acutely aware that a man could be abusive. I witnessed a man being abusive – his unpredictable behavior…
“Being in infantry, I’ve been on several combat deployments and experienced life-or-death situations multiple times,” explains Sergeant Joseph “Joe” Barbato, a sub advocate for JBWS’ Emergency Safe House. “The people…
Each year, JBWS hosts numerous, diverse events to raise critical funds to support those impacted by domestic violence! The funds raised at our special events help us provide life saving services to our clients. There is something for everyone!
Volunteer
Volunteers are crucial in JBWS' mission to end domestic violence.
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Your donations help defray our costs and meet our resident's most basic needs.
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Fundraising Committee
Come join JBWS' Friends Fundraising Committee!
JBWS achieved the Platinum Seal of Transparency on GuideStar, once again in 2025.
For details, visit GuideStar.org.
Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator, has awarded JBWS a four star rating. JBWS was named to Charity Navigator’s Top 10 List of the most highly-rated charities in New Jersey.
For details, visit CharityNavigator.org.
The national 2025 Purple Ribbon Award winners have been announced and JBWS is proud to have winners of five awards: Annual Report of the Year, Advocate of the Year, Hopegiver of the Year, Most Innovative Service, and Outstanding Legislator.
