Salem County Women's Services offers help for women who are suffering from domestic violence. Services include an emergency shelter, individual counseling, support groups, legal referrals and court preparation, parent skills training, educational materials, networking/information and referral, and an Alternatives to Violence Group for batterers.
Salem County Rape Crisis Services
Salem County Women's Services
PO Box 125
Salem, NJ 08079
Office: (856) 935-8012
24 Hour Emergency Hotline: (856) 935-6655
Fax: (856) 935-6165
TTY: (856) 935-7118
Salem County Women's Services (SCWS) is here to help. They want to help you or someone you know through this difficult time. All of the following services are free, confidential and available.
Sexual Assault Program
The primary goals of the Sexual Assault Program are to educate the public about rape and its consequences, provide emotional support and guidance needed by victims of sexual assault and their significant others, and change attitudes so that communities refuse to tolerate rape.
SCWS can provide the following:
- accompaniment to hospitals and police
- individual counseling
- support groups
- educational materials
- information and referrals
The Sexual Assault Program is sponsored by SCWS, a non-profit organization serving the needs of women and their families since 1987. The Sexual Assault Program is funded by the NJ Department of Community Affairs, United Way of Salem County and donations.
Domestic Violence Program
In addition to the Sexual Assault Program, SCWS offers a Domestic Violence Program for victims and their children and an Alternatives to Violence Program for batterers. The primary goals of the Domestic Violence Program are to educate the public about family violence and its consequences, provide emotional support and guidance needed by victims, and work to change attitudes so that communities do not tolerate emotional and physical abuse in the home.
SCWS can provide the following:
- emergency shelter
- individual counseling
- support groups
- legal referrals and court preparation
- parent skills training
- educational materials
- networking/information and referral
- Alternatives to Violence Group for batterers
- Alternatives to Violence
SCWS offers an educational support program called Alternatives to Violence for anyone who has difficulty controlling their temper or violent behavior. Alternatives to Violence can provide support, understanding and alternative techniques to pepole who have violent tendencies.
Alternatives to Violence is a program held in a group setting with other people experiencing similar problems. This program helps people how to control their anger and make positive changes in their lives. Batterers deserve help, just like their victims.
SCWS services are confidential and available for a small fee. SCWS can help you understand the following:
- what is abuse
- why people abuse
- how to identify anger "cues"
- how to vent anger without violence
- how to communicate openly
- how to develop cooperative, loving relationships
The primary goals of the Alternatives to Violence Program are to educate the public about abuse and its consequences, provide emotional support and guidance needed by batterers and the victims of their abuse, and change attitudes so that communities refuse to tolerate abuse.
The Domestic Violence Program and the Alternatives to Violence Program are sponsored by SCWS. The programs are funded by the NJ Department of Human Services, United Way of Salem County and donations.
The first step is the hardest, but you'll be glad you took it.
The Women of Salem County support The Salem County Women's Shelter by raising awareness, through cash donations and by organizing and hosting fundraisers on their behalf. We will soon have PayPal set up so you can make cash donations directly to The Salem County Women's Services for the shelter. We will also be providing a list of items they need at the shelter as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, you can make donations by calling (856) 769-5600.
In support of The Women of Salem County’s efforts, Auburn Road Vineyards will donate $5.00 for every case of Rosalita purchased to The Salem County Women’s Shelter.
You can purchase a case of Rosalita at Auburn Road Vineyards or online through Hops & Grapes.
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