VAWA: Violence Against Women Act

At Felician University, we are deeply committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for all members of our community. As part of our ongoing efforts, we proudly support the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which raises awareness about violence prevention and ensures that our campus community feels safe and supported. Through education, resources, and collaboration, we strive to create a campus culture that promotes respect, safety, and justice, while emphasizing the vital importance of addressing and preventing violence.

If you or a loved one experienced sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and/or stalking, there are resources available to support you.


Title IX Coordinator

201-201-5633
TitleIX@felician.edu
First Floor in Student Center (Rutherford)

Campus Security (available 24/7)

201-559-3561 (Rutherford)
1st Floor in Elliot Terrace
201-509-0306 (Lodi)
Obal Hall

Rutherford Police Department

201-939-6000
184 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070

Lodi Police Department

973-365-4005
1 Memorial Drive # 1, Lodi, NJ 07644

*For emergencies, call 911.

Alternatives to Domestic Violence

201-336-7575

Center for Hope & Safety (Domestic Violence)

201-944-9600
Text: “LOVEIS” to 22522

healingSPACE (Sexual Violence)

201-487-2227
Text: 201-487-2227

Sexual Assault Response Team

  • Is for anyone who is 13 years & older
  • Where the assault occurred in the last 7 days
  • Is compromised of Forensic Nurse Examiner, Law Enforcement, & Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate
    • You choose which members you want activated

Locations:

  • Emergency rooms:
    • Englewood Hospital
    • Hackensack University Medical Center
    • Holy Name Hospital (Teaneck)
    • Valley Hospital (Paramus)
  • Police Station

Reminders:

  • What happened is not your fault
  • You have the right to share your story with anyone you choose
  • You have the right to decide what is best for you
  • We believe you

Bolo Behen (Speak Sister)

201-795-5757

Nami NJ: AACT-NOW (African American Community Together NOW)

732-940-0991 ext. 117
aactnow@naminj.org

NAMI NJ: En Español

732-940-0991 ext. 113
enespanol@naminj.org

NAMI NJ: HelpLine

1-866-626-4664
text “Friend” to 62640
helpline@nami.org

Manavi

732-435-1414

Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Northern New Jersey

201-837-9090

Korean American Family Service Center

718-460-3800

Project SARAH

973-777-7638 ext. 151

StrongHearts Native Helpline

1-844-762-8483

Su Familia

1-866-783-2645

Partners

973-233-0111
Text: 732-535-6318
gethelp@partnersnj.org

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

201-487-2166
NNJLS@LSNJ.org

Victims of Crime Compensation Office

877-658-2221
973-648-2107
njvictims@njvictims.org

211

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text: 898-211

Center for Hope & Safety

201-944-9600

Covenant Housing

Call 973-621-8705
Text 844-912-1291
chnj@covenanthouse.org

LGBT Rain Foundation

973-675-6780
info@essexlgbthousing.org

211

Text: 898-211

NJCASA

800-601-7200

New Jersey’s Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline

800-572-7233

NJ Human Trafficking Hotline

855-363-6548

Women’s Rights Information Center

201-568-1166
Support.WRIC@womensrights.org

For Assistance in Spanish: Call 201-568-1166

Victims of Crime Compensation Office

877-658-2221
973-648-2107
njvictims@njvictims.org

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 (call & text)

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233
Text “START” to 88788

National Domestic Violence Videophone for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Survivors

Video phone: 855-812-1001
nationaldeafhotline@adwas.org

Love is Respect

1-866-331-9474
Text: LOVEIS to 22522

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

800-656-4673


Upcoming Trainings & Events

Get involved and stay connected and aware with our trainings events. Click here to see what’s coming up.

Create a Safety Plan

Did you know you can create your own personal safety plan to help improve your safety while you are experiencing abuse, preparing to leave an abusive situation, or after you’ve left? Click here to get started.


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