Alternatives to Domestic Violence
Bergen County Department of Human Services
One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor
Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076
24 hour hotline (201) 336-7575 All Information is kept confidential
TTY: (201) 336-7525
9-9 M-TH* 9-4:30pm F
http://www.co.bergen.nj.us
Email: adv@co.Bergen.nj.us

What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is a systematic pattern of abusive behavior used by one person in a relationship to gain and/or maintain power and control over another. This includes dating, partner, spouse, eldercare and abuse between present or former household members.

Types of Abuse:

Abuse is any behavior used to control or intimidate another person and can be verbal, emotional, physical or sexual in nature.

Emotional/Psychological Abuse:

Name-calling, put-downs, threats, stalking, intimidation, degradation, tracking time, isolating victim from family or friends, forbidding victim to work or participate in outside activities, sleep deprivation, interrogation, accusing, using money to control, threatening to ‘out’ a gay or lesbian partner, harming pets, destroying property, throwing objects near victim.

Physical Abuse:

Pushing, shoving, slapping, kicking, punching, biting, restraint, hair pulling, strangulation, pinching, burning, grabbing, shaking, scratching, spitting, using weapons, throwing objects at victim.

Sexual Abuse:

Any non-consensual sexual act or behavior including forced sex, unwanted touching, sexual degradation and violence targeting at the genital area.

ADV Program Description

Alternative to Domestic Violence is a multifaceted domestic violence intervention program for Bergen County residents. We offer a comprehensive approach to intervention for individuals and families living with domestic violence. Most of our services are free of charge. Those of require a fee are affordable and are based on a sliding scale. No one is ever turned away due to lack of funds.

ADV Services

Clinical Services
*24 hour Hotline (201) 336-7575
*Crisis intervention/Case Management
*Counseling Services: Group and Individual

Legal Advocacy Services
*Court Appearance Preparation
*Court Accompaniment
*Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Project (DVLAP)
*Legal Consultation
*Domestic Violence Crisis Response Teams

Community Outreach
*Prevention Through Education
*Professional Training and Education

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This information is taken from the County of Bergen, NJ pamphlet on the Alternative to Domestic Violence (ADV). This is the current pamphlet.

Disclaimer: I have not used this service so I have no opinion, yes or no, to how good it is for personal reasons. Please call the above numbers for more information.