Press release Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins Municipal Prosecutor Jake Hudnut, Jersey City’s Municipal Court, Department of Health and Human Services, WomenRising, and Sarah’s Daughters to address a critical area of concern with the launch of a Municipal Court Safe Serenity Room. As emerging data shows an increase in domestic violence cases since the COVID-19 outbreak, in recognition of Domestic […]
When Social Distancing can be Life Endangering
The landscape of our world has changed dramatically since COVID19 has entered the scene. Government advises us to wear face masks and gloves, stay six feet away from one another, and STAY HOME. According to the CDC, social distancing is the number one way to stay safe but, for victims of domestic violence, it can […]
Domestic Violence: How it Affects Children and How to Get Help
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We’ve previously interviewed Devan of the incredible organization WomenRising here in Jersey City. They put their attention toward helping women and children in environments where domestic violence is present. In our interview, we focused on how people can pick up on the signs they’re in an abusive relationship and […]
Women Rising
When I was 18 years old, I met my first love. We were inseparable, and we dated for about a year until things started to slowly unravel. He had anger issues and for the first year together, he never took it out on me. Then one day, after a night out with friends, I picked […]