Safe In Hunterdon Inc

Programs: In 2017, safe in hunterdon provided 24/7 access to its hotline and answered 1,792 calls for assistance, information or resources. That same bachelor's level staff worked onsite at our confidential safe house where 1,559 bed nights were provided for women and children in imminent danger during 2017. They were admitted for a stay of up to 60 days with an average length of stay of 28 days. Our 16 bed, ada-accessible, facility can accommodate victims with most functional deficits. Other staff and volunteers provide emergency crisis services 24/7 in police stations and at hunterdon medical center. We respond within one hour of the call for help.

counseling and legal advocacy - in 2017, an average of 200 hours per month of individual and group counseling, as well as creative arts therapy, were provided to victims of domestic and sexual violence ages 3+. All our counselors possess a master's degree and most are licensed. Pals is a unique program for children ages 3-12 who are enrolled for one year. Offsite counseling is also provided in the community at three confidential community-based safe site locations and at the edna mahon correctional facility for female incarcerated victims of domestic or sexual violence in minimum and maximum security. Our child, teen and adult counseling is offered at the main office and at our residential facility, as well as safe sites in the community. Lastly, our legal advocates provided court accompaniment for 390 victims on criminal and civil matters in the superior court. Our staff counsel for victim services provided free legal representation in addition to other pro bono attorneys.

thrive house provides housing to survivors of domestic and sexual violence for an average of eight months, although stays can last up to 18 months. In 2017, 16 unduplicated women and children were in residence at our 16-bed confidential facility, which is separate from the 16-bed safe house. Residents receive voluntary services, including a life coach, counseling for adults and children, healing music programs, and economic empowerment programs to repair credit and gain financial stability.

domestic and sexual violence prevention, community education and victim counselor training - in 2017, safe in hunterdon staff presented 75 trainings and community presentations to 7,443 individuals. 302 volunteers provided 7,148 hours of service. Safe in hunterdon also made presentations to local law enforcement, faith-based organizations, health care organizations and various agencies, clubs or schools. In addition, ongoing professional continuing education training was provided to staff and volunteers.