Bergen County Alternatives to Domestic Violence

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Envisions a community where people are able to thrive in safe, equitable, & autonomous relationships

10/29/2026

✨⛰️Day 6 of !

Big changes start with small actions, and knowing how to safely intervene can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.

Supporting survivors doesn’t always mean having the perfect words or knowing exactly what to do. Sometimes, it means listening without judgment, checking in privately, challenging harmful attitudes when it’s safe, or connecting someone with resources.

Remember: You don’t have to have all the answers to show up for someone. Believe survivors, respect their choices, and remind them that they are not alone💜

📞 Need support? ADV’s 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 201-336-7575

10/28/2026

💜 Walking together toward a safer future! 💜

Our Director joined the Bergen County Prosecutors Office and New Milford Councilman, Matt Seymour at Center for Hope & Safety’s Walk Together to End Domestic Violence event. We are proud to stand alongside our community partners in raising awareness, supporting survivors, and working toward a future free from domestic violence.

Together, we can make a difference✨

10/26/2026

✨⛰️Day 5 of !

Big changes start with small actions, and supporting survivors starts right here in our community. Today, we’re highlighting the many ways you can support Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) and help make a difference in the lives of survivors.

Whether you share a post, save our hotline number, participate in our 40-hour domestic violence training, or volunteer your time, every action matters ⛰️💜

You don’t have to move a mountain alone. Together, we can build a stronger, more supportive community where survivors know they are not alone.

📲 Save this post, share it with your network, and take one step toward becoming a Mountain Mover!

10/23/2026

✨⛰️Day 4 of !

Big changes start with small actions. Today, we’re challenging victim-blaming and the harmful messages that can make survivors feel responsible for the abuse they experience.

Instead of asking, “Why didn’t you just leave?” let’s ask, “How can I support you?” Instead of placing blame on survivors, let’s hold those who choose to use abuse accountable.

The way we respond matters. Believe survivors, lead with compassion, and challenge victim-blaming when you hear it. Together, we can help create a culture where survivors feel supported, not judged 💜

05/12/2026

💜Become a certified Domestic Violence Victim Advocate this summer!💜

⭐️ADV’s FREE 40‑Hour DV Training gives you the core skills to support survivors using ethical, trauma‑informed, and culturally responsive practices.

🌟Our Weekend Intensive Track is perfect for students, volunteers, and professionals with weekday commitments. The training is fully virtual and includes 24 hours of live instruction + 16 hours of self‑paced modules.
🗓️Weekend I: June 27-28, 2026
🗓️Weekend II: July 25-26, 2026
(Attendance at both weekends and completion of all self-paced modules is required for certificate.)

✨You’ll learn DV dynamics, trauma‑informed advocacy, crisis intervention, cultural humility, legal responses, and more — all aligned with NJ requirements for victim service work.

•Hosted by: Alternatives to Domestic Violence, Bergen
County Department of Human Services
•Cost: FREE
•Ages: 16+
•Register: Click here to register: https://sprw.io/stt-HWGfV

04/21/2026

Sometimes people don’t recognize sexual abuse right away. It doesn’t always look like what we see in movies or hear about in the media.
Sometimes it’s quiet, confusing, even normalized.

It can look like pressure, guilt, and feeling like you “should” instead of actually wanting to.

Consent should always be:
✔️ Freely given
✔️ Ongoing
✔️ Respected

If something didn’t feel right, that matters. You’re not overreacting, and you’re not alone.

Address

One Bergren County Plaza
Hackensack, NJ
07601

Website

https://bergencountynj.gov/bergen-county-department-of-human-services/about-alternatives-to-domestic-violence/, https://

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