NJCEDV is thrilled to invite you to our 22nd Statewide Conference, Our Collective Power: Building Safe & Sustainable Futures, on June 17 at The College of New Jersey!

This year’s conference is all about sustaining what we’ve built as a movement, finding strength in how we navigate challenging times, and grounding ourselves in hope for the future. The event will feature inspiring and dynamic speakers, workshops, and panelists you won’t want to miss.

The DVS Certification is a voluntary credential designed to recognize the expertise of domestic violence advocates and the specialized skills required to support survivors and work toward ending domestic and intimate partner violence at all levels.

Please join NJCEDV in spreading the word about this year’s Survivor Needs Assessment!

Please note this survey is for survivors only. This survey helps us better identify the needs of survivors across New Jersey, and work to ensure that services are accessible, inclusive, survivor-informed, and survivor-driven. Professionally translated into 12 languages, we are hoping to reach as many NJ communities as we can!

Link to Surveys!

Conducted annually by the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) since 2006, the Domestic Violence Counts Survey is a one-day, unduplicated count of adults and children seeking domestic violence services in the United States. Each year, the DV Counts Report summarizes this data and shares stories of both hope and heartbreak – from advocates connecting survivors and their children with lifesaving assistance, to programs being forced to turn away victims who urgently need help.

Programs urgently need funding to keep their doors open.

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Join NJCEDV in October for a month of events and activities that engage our community in open dialogue, raise awareness about the impact of domestic violence, and show unwavering support for survivors.

Culturally sensitive advocacy, education and supportive services

Learn more about our anti-racism work and how you can support the movement.

Moment of Truth Statement

• Not all survivors are women, not all people who cause harm are men. Survivors and/or people who cause harm can be any gender identity or expression.
• Empower survivors to reclaim a sense of control over their lives and healing through their decision making.
• Listen without judgement.
• Be available. Let survivors and victims know you are there for them.
• Be patient. Healing takes time.
• Celebrate resilience and victories–no matter how small.
• Offer support, resources, and information.

• N.J. domestic violence reports are rising. A legislative package aims to give survivors greater protection (2025)
• Domestic Violence Survey Details Extensive Scope of Problem in NJ (NJ Spotlight News, April 2024)
• For NJ Domestic Violence Survivors, Affordable Housing Can be a Matter of Life or Death (Asbury Park Press, March 2024)
• Bill Would Require State to Translate “Vital” Docs into Seven Languages (New Jersey Monitor, January 2024)
• Domestic Violence Shelter Space Remains in Short Supply, Straining Agencies That Bring Survivors to Safety (NJ Advance Media, February 2023)