JOURNEY OF LIFE CORPORATION
Giving back through life-changing experiences.
JOURNEY OF LIFE CORPORATION
Giving back through life-changing experiences.
About Us
MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of JOURNEY OF LIFE CORPORATION is to assist women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The agency provides referrals for emergency shelter, transitional housing, emotional support, and a diversified continuum of services focused on safety, empowerment, and self-sufficiency, through community partnerships, awareness, provides services, and educates community members about domestic violence.
OUR VISION
Our Corporation is founded on the vision and belief that every person has the right to be safe, empowered, and free from violence and the fear of violence.
JOURNEY OF LIFE CORPORATION seeks to combat domestic violence; our agency aims to reduce relate issues such as child abuse, sexual assault, and other forms of oppressor.
OUR GOAL
Our goal is to assist domestic violence victim’s / women and their children with referrals for basic needs with short term emergency shelter and resources to help function and back to the basic core functions as in relocation, domestic violence abuse, sexual assault, money management, and any other barrier that may limit clients ability in obtaining vision of self-stabilization.
OUR SERVICES
Women's Empowerment
Women's empowerment is all about equipping and allowing women to make life-determining decisions through the different problems in society.
Domestic violence is not physical violence alone. Domestic violence is any behavior the purpose of which is to gain power and control over a spouse, partner, girl/boyfriend or intimate family member.
Safety Planning for Children
We're helping to shape the lives of our children and getting them the care and services they need too cope with any trauma they have endured.
"I believe that children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside." - From the song "The Greatest Love of All"
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Information and Referrals
RECOGNIZING VIOLENCE WARNING SIGNS.
These are some of the warning signs:
- frequent physical fighting
- increase in risk-taking behavior
- announcing threats or plans for hurting others
- trouble controlling feelings like anger
- loss of temper on a daily basis
If you see these signs, do not stay alone with this person.
Acknowledge the behavior and get help!!
RESOURCES
Community Resources
Domestic Violence Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et. seq.)
Community Resources
Domestic Violence Hotline 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) National Dating Abuse Helpline 1.866.331.9474 / Text: LOVEIS (77054) Homicide/Major Crimes Tip Line 1.877.847.7432
Essex County Family Justice Center 1.973.230.7229
Essex County Child Advocacy Center: Wynona’s House 1.973.753.1110
Essex County Rape
Crisis Center: Family Service League 1.877.733.CARE (2273) N.J.
Coalition Against Human Trafficking c/o Jewish Federation of Greater Metro West of New Jersey 1.973.929.3064
Types of Violence
Domestic Violence Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et. seq.)
Community Resources
Physical Violence - Physical violence occurs when someone uses a part of their body or an object to control a person’s actions.
Sexual Violence - Sexual violence occurs when a person is forced to unwillingly take part in sexual activity.
Emotional Violence - Emotional violence occurs when someone says or does something to make a person feel stupid or worthless.
Psychological Violence - Psychological violence occurs when someone uses threats and causes fear in an individual to gain control.
Spiritual Violence - Spiritual (or religious) violence occurs when someone uses an individual’s spiritual beliefs to manipulate, dominate or control that person.
Cultural Violence - Cultural violence occurs when an individual is harmed as a result of practices that are part of her or his culture, religion or tradition.
Verbal Abuse - Verbal abuse occurs when someone uses language, whether spoken or written, to cause harm to an individual.
Financial Abuse - Financial abuse occurs when someone controls an individual’s financial resources without the person’s consent or misuses those resources. Neglect occurs when someone has the responsibility to provide care or assistance for an individual but does not.
Domestic Violence Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et. seq.)
Domestic Violence Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et. seq.)
Domestic Violence Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et. seq.)
What is the Domestic Violence Act?
The Domestic Violence Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et. seq.) is a series of laws designed to protect victims of domestic violence.
What types of relief does this Act provide?
The most sought-after and powerful relief provided by The Act is a Restraining Order. A Restraining Order can either be temporary or final and can only be issued by a judge. If issued, a Restraining Order can direct an offender to stay away from a victim, the victim’s family, and the victim’s friends. It can also direct an offender to stay away from the victim’s residence, place of employment and other places frequented by the victim.
How do I get Restraining Order?
Between the hours of 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, you can apply for a Restraining Order in the Family Court Domestic Violence Unit of the Superior Court, at the Robert N. Wilentz Court Complex, Room 1215, 212 Washington Street, Newark. After 3:00 pm, contact your local police department.
They will contact a judge to determine whether or not a Restraining Order should be granted.