In July, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued a “Law enforcement directive establishing the framework for a response team — known as the “Breathing/Blood Flow Restriction Event: Advocacy, Treatment, Help, and Empowerment” (BREATHE) Team — responsible for responding to crimes of nonfatal strangulation and smothering.” This directive “requires county prosecutors to County Prosecutors to develop […]

“Too often, people experiencing domestic violence will drop off the path to safety because the process feels too complicated and overwhelming,” explains Robin Hughes, manager of JBWS’ Crisis Response Team (CRT). To reduce these barriers to safety, the JBWS-led Morris Family Justice Center (MFJC) brought together its community partners for the Resources for Hope event. […]

Seven years ago this week, the JBWS-led Morris Family Justice Center (MFJC) opened! As JBWS’ first public location, the MFJC enables people to just walk in and be immediately connected with numerous services. Instead of having to navigate complex systems amid intense fear and requiring victims to visit several different sites to receive critical services, the […]

“I don’t want him hanging out with those friends because all they do is drink.” “Her family is terrible to her, so I don’t want her to have contact with them.” “I’m only trying to help them be better.” While these sentiments may appear to be rooted in concern, the true intention is to control […]

There is a lot of discussion right now about unhealthy relationships, which focus on recognizing the “red flags” of problematic behaviors. While those conversations are critically important, discussing the signs of a healthy relationships is equally important. Here are 8 things to look for in a healthy relationship. Negotiation and Fairness: Partners seek mutually satisfying […]