Bergen County Alternative to Violence:

24 Hour Hotline (201) 336-7575

All information is kept confidential

County of Bergen Department of Human Services

Alternatives to Domestic Violence

One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor

Hackensack, NJ  07601

TTY: 201-336-7525

Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm

Friday 9:00am-4:30pm

adv@co.Bergen.nj.us

http://www.co.bergen.nj.us.adv

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, elder abuse 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 and 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 and 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 targeted at the genital area.

ADV Program Description:

Alternatives 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 that 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

County of Bergen

One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor

Hackensack, NJ  07601

Disclaimer: This information was taken directly from the County of Bergen Alternatives to Domestic Violence pamphlet. I have not used this service so I have no opinion on it either yes or no to how the program works. Please call them or email for more information.